Spicy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Just in time for Thanksgiving, this spicy cauliflower Mac and cheese will satisfy veggie and carb lovers alike!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium jalepeno diced
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1 head of Josie's Organic cauliflower broken into bite size pieces
- ½ lb. large macaroni noodles
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ¼ cup flour
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta and cauliflower until pasta is al dente and cauliflower is firm but cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- While that is cooking, start your cheese sauce.
- To a large skillet, add butter, onion, and jalapeno. Cook on medium high for 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
- Turn heat down to medium and whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream until sauce is thick and smooth.
- Slowly add cheese and stir until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and cauliflower extremely well and add to cheese sauce. Stir to coat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 834mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g