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# Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

- May 29, 2020
- By Daniel Majik

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This is a great, simple recipe perfect for getting the kids involved. Having the kids grate the cauliflower, stir with a whisk, or even just adding the milk will help them get excited about what they're eating!

**Ingredients:**  
½ head of cauliflower  
½ liter of milk  
200 grams of shredded cheddar cheese  
3 tablespoon flour  
3 tablespoon butter  
2 cups of raw macaroni noodles or any short noodle

**Equipment You Need:**  
Two pots (or one large pot)  
A whisk  
Box grater  
Strainer

**Method:**  
![Five white cauliflowers, two still in the basket, on display cornucopia-style at a farmers market (foreground focus)](https://blog.ontarioracquetclub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Five%20white%20cauliflowers%2c%20two%20still%20in%20the%20basket%2c%20on%20display%20cornucopia-style%20at%20a%20farmers%20market%20(foreground%20focus).jpeg?width=300&name=Five%20white%20cauliflowers%2c%20two%20still%20in%20the%20basket%2c%20on%20display%20cornucopia-style%20at%20a%20farmers%20market%20(foreground%20focus).jpeg)In the large pot fill it with water & bring to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water. Depending on the noodle, it could take 3 to 8 minutes.

With your box grater, grate the cauliflower. Once grated, put to the side.

In a separate pot, melt butter. Once melted, add flour and mix with your whisk creating a roux. Let the flour cook for a minute while stirring.

Now add the milk and stir some more. Bring the milk to a soft boil and keep stirring until the milk thickens slightly. Now add the grated the cauliflower and - you guessed it - stir. Let the cauliflower cook for a minute in thickened milk.

Now add cooked macaroni noodles & cheese and stir until cheese has melted evenly. Now you are ready to serve.

Optional step: Add salt & pepper if you wish. You can also add any other ingredients you like. I like to add frozen peas, broccoli and a spoon full of mustard at the end.

 

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 Daniel Majik

 Daniel is ORC's Executive Chef, responsible for the delicious dishes you enjoy in the club restaurant.

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