Too-Tasty-to-Be-Good-for-You Cauliflower Mac n Cheese

By cserumga

Ingredients

• Salt
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 pound whole wheat pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Ask a GH (Grown-Up Helper) to bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the cauliflower and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Ask your GH to transfer the florets with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. In the same boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente, then drain in a colander. Add the pasta to the cauliflower.

While the pasta is working, ask your GH to melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Have your GH help you whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and chicken broth and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese. Whisk in the mustard and season with pepper. Stir the cheese sauce into the pasta and cauliflower. Yum-o!