Broccoli and Cauliflower Mac n Cheese

By learen

Ingredients

• 1 small head of of broccoli, trimmed into florets
• 1 small head of cauliflower, trimmed into florets
• 1 lb macaroni, penne, or other short pasta
• 2 c sour cream or reduced fat sour cream
• 1 T dijon mustard
• 1/3 c finely chopped chives
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
• few drops of hot sauce
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 c grated extra sharp cheddar

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over med heat. Add broccoli and cauliflower. Boil the veggies for 5 min then remove them and drain. Add the pasta to the water and undercook by about 2 min. Drain.

Meanwhile, combine the sour cream in a large bowl along with the mustard, chives, garlic, hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Add the pasta and veggies and 2/3 of the cheese. Stir to combine, then transfer the mixture to a casserole or baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese.

At this point you can cool for a make ahead meal. To heat and eat, put the casserole dish on a baking dish of a preheated 375 oven and bake about 40-45 min or until deeply golden and bubbly.