Cauliflower macaroni cheese
This cauliflower macaroni cheese is the combination of the two famous dishes. It’s easy and yummy, you can use gluten-free macaroni if needed. Also, it’s a good recipe to use up leftover cooked pasta. I made it with two different cheeses but you can use just cheddar if you like. You can serve this as a main vegetarian dish, with a salad on the side; or as a side dish with grilled sausages, chicken or pork chops.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the macaroni following pack instructions, drain and keep warm under a lid. Or, this can be done well ahead, then rest in the fridge.
- Tear the cauliflower into florets, then cut the stem into small pieces. Steam theses over boiling water for about 5 mins or blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes. Darin and keep warm.
- Melt the butter in a pan, then add the cornflour and stir for 2 mins. Add the bay leaf and gradually add the milk, stirring all the time to get a smooth sauce.
- Add the grated Cheddar and mustard, season with salt and peppers.
- Stir until you get a thick sauce, then add the cauliflower and the macaroni. Combine well.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly buttered ovenproof dish and remove the bay leaf.
- Scatter some Parmesan or extra Cheddar on top.
- Put the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.