Baked Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Baked Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

Cooking spray

1 ½ cups bite-size cauliflower florets

1 (6 ounce) box Horizon® ClassicMac™ Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

divided

½ cup reduced fat milk

2 ounces cream cheese

at room temperature

⅓ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

⅔ cup panko bread crumbs

½ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a ceramic or glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and boil for one minute. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Step 3

Cook pasta shells in the same water following instructions on the Horizon package. To the drained pasta add 1/2 cup milk (instead of 1/4 cup as shown on the package) 2 tablespoons butter and packet of cheese powder.

Step 4

Stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese; mix well until combined and cheese is melted. Add cauliflower and mix. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 5

Spoon macaroni and cheese into prepared baking dish. Smooth out the top.

Step 6

Melt 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl mix together panko breadcrumbs melted butter salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese.

Step 7

Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown 15 to 17 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Baked Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 337.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.5g 21%

Carbohydrates: 35.7g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 18.8g 29%

Saturated Fat: 11.6g 58%

Cholesterol: 51.6mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 562.2IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 14mg 23%

Folate: 21.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 101.6mg 10%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 10.3mg 4%

Potassium: 151.8mg 4%

Sodium: 691.8mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 169.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.