Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese

A slight twist on the trad Mac ‘n Cheese recipe

Honey and cauliflower in Mac ‘n Cheese? Yes, and it’s divine! Perfectly paired with [yellow tail] PURE BRIGHT Chardonnay, you will love this new twist on an old favorite.

CAULIFLOWER MAC ‘N CHEESE

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Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt, divided
• ½ tsp black pepper, divided
• 2 Tbsp butter 
• 2 Tbsp flour
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ tsp yellow mustard
• ½ cup plus 1 Tbsp shredded cheddar cheese 
• 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp honey 
• 1 cup cooked pasta (such as cavatappi, elbows, rotini)
• 2 Tbsp Italian-style seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Cut cauliflower florets into smaller florets of uniform size, about 1 ½ inches each.
3. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; place on foil-lined baking sheet. 
4. Roast cauliflower 6 minutes. Stir; roast another 2-3 minutes or until browned. Set aside.
5. Reduce oven to 350°. 
6. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, onion powder, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly.
7. Whisk in milk and mustard; continue whisking until sauce is smooth and starting to thicken, about 4 minutes.  
8. Remove from heat. Stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and honey.
9. Stir sauce until cheeses melt.
10. Gently stir in the cooked pasta and the roasted cauliflower, transfer mixture to a small baking dish.
11. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese and the breadcrumbs.
12. Bake 15 minutes or until bubbly and golden. 

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