One Pot Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
The perfect recipe for sneaking in the vegetables. Bonus...made in one pot in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons salt, the pasta, and cauliflower, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Do not drain the water. Stir in the milk, cream cheese, mustard, and garlic powder, and cook until the cream cheese has melted and the pasta is al dente, about 4-5 minutes more. 2. Add the cheeses and butter, and stir until melted and creamy. Remove from the heat. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. If the sauce feels too thick, add ¼ cup of milk or water to thin.3. Divide the mac and cheese between bowls. Top with fresh parsley, chives, and pepper. Enjoy!
Nutrition per serving
511kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1052.00
$1052.00
Per Serving
$132.00/serving
$132.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2104.00 vs buying!
~$2104.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (75% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| short-cut pasta | 1 lb | $39.00 |
| to medium head cauliflower | 1 small | - |
| canned coconut milk | 0.75 cup | $9.00 |
| cream cheese | 3 oz | $126.00 |
| dijon mustard | 1 tbsp | $13.00 |
| garlic powder | 1 tsp | $7.00 |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 2 cups | $219.00 |
| shredded fontina or provolone cheese | 1 cup | $312.00 |
| salted butter | 2 tbsp | $33.00 |
| Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper | - | - |
| pinch cayenne pepper | 1 | $294.00 |
| fresh chopped parsley and or chives | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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