Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Cauliflower and Ham |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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a 'healthier' alternative to the traditional mac and cheese. Ingredients:
2 cups cauliflower florets |
1/4 lb elbow macaroni |
1/4-2 cup minced onion |
1 tablespoon butter, plus |
2 teaspoons butter |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
1 cup milk |
1/2 cup cream |
1 pinch nutmeg |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
2 tablespoons ketchup |
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
6 ounces coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 pinch nutmeg |
3/4 cup diced ham, good quality |
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Blanch cauliflower for 5 minutes.
2. Refresh under cold water; drain well.
3. Cook pasta until al dente.
4. Refresh under cold water; drain well.
5. Cook onion in 1 tblsp butter over moderately-low heat until softened; stir in flour and cook 2 minutes.
6. Whisk in milk, cream, Worcestershire Sauce, ketchup, mustard powder, cayenne pepper and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring, and simmer for 3 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350F and place rack in center of oven.
8. Add 1 cup of Cheddar and all of the Parmesan, stirring, until completely melted.
9. Stir in macaroni, cauliflower and ham and season.
10. Mound into prepared baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar.
11. Toss breadcrumbs with remaining 2 tsps butter (melted) and sprinkle over cheese.
12. Bake for 25 minutes, or until topping is golden.
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