Quick & Easy Recipes

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

March 29, 2016

Yield
4 servings
Prep Time
10mins
Cook Time
30mins
Difficulty Level
1 / 5

Leave out the bacon in this gorgeous bacon cauliflower macaroni cheese bake for a wonderful vegetarian dinner option!

Ingredients

Steps

01.

Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water (follow packet instructions). Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 200 C.

02.

Meanwhile, place 1 tbsp olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook for 2 to 3 mins until brown. Transfer to plate.

03.

Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour and stir for 1 min. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Stir for 5 mins or until the sauce thickens. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese.

04.

Place macaroni into a large bowl. Add cauliflower, cheese sauce, bacon, and season with salt and pepper.

05.

Stir until combined and then spoon into a large baking dish. Top with remaining Perfect Italiano Perfect Bakes cheese.

06.

Toss breadcrumbs with the olive oil and thyme. Finish off by sprinkling them over.

07.

7 Bake for 20 mins or until cheese is melted golden brown.

Photos: Perfect Italiano