Herbed White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Club House Kitchens

By: Club House Kitchens

Made With:

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The secret ingredient in this stovetop mac and cheese is the cauliflower that's puréed in the cheese sauce. It thickens the sauce without the butter-flour roux and adds fiber to the dish.

Recipe Info

  • Prep Time:

    15m

  • Cook Time:

    20m

  • Servings:

    10

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (500 g) whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups (750 ml) 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 1 half large head cauliflower, cut into florets (3 1/2 cups/875 ml)
  • 2 teaspoon (10 ml) Club House® Organic Garlic Powder - SubstitutesClub House® Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Club House® Ground Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) Club House® Thyme Leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) Club House® Organic Ground Black Pepper - SubstitutesClub House® Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 cups (500 ml) shredded reduced-fat white Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (250 ml) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) light cream cheese, softened

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

  • Calories 332
  • Cholesterol 25
  • Protein 22
  • Saturated Fat 5
  • Sodium 355

The secret ingredient in this stovetop mac and cheese is the cauliflower that's puréed in the cheese sauce. It thickens the sauce without the butter-flour roux and adds fiber to the dish.

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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Drain well and return to saucepan. Keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, mix milk and flour in medium saucepan with wire whisk. Bring to simmer on medium-low heat, whisking constantly. Add cauliflower florets; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. With centre part of cover removed to let steam escape, purée mixture in batches in blender on high speed until smooth. Return puréed mixture to saucepan. (Or purée mixture in saucepan with an immersion blender.) Stir in remaining ingredients; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour cheese mixture over hot cooked macaroni; mix well. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.

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