Enjoyable Roasted Cauliflower Baked Mac and Cheese
This roasted cauliflower baked mac and cheese will give boxed mac and cheese a run for their money. This is a good homemade recipe you should try too.
Ingredients
2 cups macaroni - whole wheat
2 cups cauliflower - florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup red onion - diced
4 cloves garlic - minced
1 cup chicken stock (chicken broth or chicken bouillon) - low sodium
1 cup ground chicken (minced chicken)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK)
½ cup milk
1 cup Parmesan cheese - shredded
1 cup Mozzarella cheese - shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8×11 baking dish with some cooking spray and set it aside.
- Toss cauliflower onto a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until tender and starting to brown.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onions, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let it boil for 2 minutes. Add in chicken stock, chicken, and spices. Let simmer for about 5 more minutes.
- Now whisk in flour and milk. Let the mixture thicken and simmer for about 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Now add in cooked pasta, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, and cauliflower. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the baking dish and top with all the remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 767kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 42gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 2088mgPotassium: 846mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 677mgIron: 4mg
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