Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Category
Vegetarian
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Cusine
American
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Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into large pieces
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
12 ounces whole-wheat macaroni
1 cup cup grated cheese, such as cheddar, Gruyere, or Emmenthaler
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook cauliflower until soft, 15-20 minutes, then drain and transfer to a food processor. Return pot to a boil and cook macaroni for 5 minutes In the meantime, heat stock with bay leaves. Simmer for five minutes and turn off the heat. Process cauliflower with cheese, oil, mustard, and nutmeg. Add stock and blend to create a sauce, aiming for a fairly thick consistency . Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to nine-inch-square baking dish and cover with cauliflower sauce. Spread evenly in dish, top with breadcrumbs and cheese, and bake until golden and bubbling, 30 minutes or so. Allow to cool slightly, then serve.