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Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Nothing says comfort like some Cauliflower Mac & Cheese, an easy rich and creamy midweek dish that leaves plates empty. Our recipe serves four but this dish is perfect for for batch-cooking by doubling up and freezing if you wish. Our Cauliflower is a source of Vitamin C and is high in protein which makes it perfect for growing families.
- 40 minutes
- 4 people
Ingredients
15 grams unsalted butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
450 grams Green Isle frozen cauliflower
450 grams penne or macaroni pasta
600 ml milk
1 teaspoon English mustard
100 g mixed cheese , such as Cheddar, Parmesan,
A few sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves removed
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200 C / 180 C fan.
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions then drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the onion. Cook over a low heat for 5 – 10 minutes until soft and translucent but not coloured.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to the boil and add the cauliflower. Cook for 5 minutes then drain and set aside.
- Once the onion is soft, add the garlic and cook for a further minute. Add 250 grams of the cauliflower to the pan and stir then add the milk and the mustard.
- Blitz everything together with a hand blender until smooth then add most of your cheese – reserve a bit for sprinkling on top later – and stir everything together to make a smooth sauce.
- Add the pasta and remaining cauliflower and stir to combine then place into an ovenproof dish.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and the thyme leaves and cook in the oven for about 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
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