Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups elbow macaroni
• 0.5 cups cauliflower florets
• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ , 8 ounce
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Place cauliflower in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Coat a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and flour; cook, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper into milk mixture; stir until sauce is smooth. Fold macaroni into sauce.