Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

By draingal

To make ahead, prepare mac and cheese, but don't top with crackers. Refrigerate, covered. Uncover, top with crackers and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until hot.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. macaroni
• 6 cups golden or white cauliflower florets
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 10 oz. sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup Goldfish crackers

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook 8 oz macaroni according to pkg directions, adding 6 cups golden or white cauliflower florets during last 3 minutes. Drain and cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter over medium. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; cook 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; cook 1 minute. While whisking, add 3 cups whole milk, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Shred 10 oz sharp cheddar and whisk into milk mixture. Stir into macaroni and cauliflower. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and add macaroni and cheese. Crush 3/4 cup Goldfish crackers and scatter on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.