Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

kosher salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (8 ounce) package grated sharp Cheddar cheese

1 ½ cups reduced-fat sour cream

½ cup 1% milk

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 cup bread crumbs

½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Methods :

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Add cauliflower during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and transfer to a bowl.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium and add oil to the pasta pot. Add onion, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, just until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in pasta-cauliflower mixture, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk, and Dijon mustard. Transfer mixture to a shallow 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Top with parsley before serving.