WHOLE WHEAT MACARONI & CHEDDAR CHEESE

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4-6 SERVINGS
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pound whole-wheat pasta, cooked al dente and drained
• 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets and steamed until almost tender, 6 to 7 minutes

Preparation

Step 1

In a sauce pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat, add the flour, and cook for 1 minute.

Whisk in the chicken stock and milk. Thicken the sauce for 5 minutes, then stir in the cheese, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the mustard.

Toss the sauce with the whole-wheat pasta and cauliflower.