Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Name: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 tbsp whole grain mustard; 10 ounces Havarti Creamy; 1½ tbsp corn starch; 2 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp breadcrumbs

Cook 45 min 4 servings

While it may not seem like it, cauliflower is amazingly versatile, and our version of the iconic mac and cheese recipe is sure to put an end to even your toughest food cravings. We recommend trying cauliflower as a substitute in all of your favorite pasta dishes. It makes for an enticing twist and deserves a spot in your roster of vegetables.

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ingredients

1 large cauliflower
3 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp whole grain mustard
10 ounces Havarti Creamy
1½ tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp breadcrumbs

preparation

Our take on this delicious alternative to the original mac and cheese combines creamy cheese sauce with mild and slightly nutty cauliflower. Dive in on your own or treat guests to a savory and wonderful dining experience. With our interpretation of the ultimate Cauliflower Mac and Cheese recipe, you are in for a treat.

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Remove the stem and cut the cauliflower into florets. Blanch for 4-5 minutes and immediately put in ice water to stop the florets from cooking further. In a new pan melt the butter, add breadcrumbs and toast until the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.

2. In a saucepan pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, add whole grain mustard and freshly ground black pepper. Grate Castello Creamy Havarti cheese and mix with corn starch. Lower the heat to medium, add the grated cheddar in with the chicken stock and stir until the cheese has melted. Continue to stir until you get a nice smooth sauce.

3. Add the cauliflower florets and carefully stir until the florets are covered with sauce. Pour the cauliflower mac and cheese into a coated baking dish and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs.

4. Bake for 30 minutes at 350° F and serve right away.

Tips & tricks

Mac and cheese is an extremely versatile dish, and your options are almost unlimited in terms of ingredients and flavors. There is no need to confine yourself to just one way of preparing it. If you feel like mixing it up, get inspired by some of the many other iterations of mac and cheese. There are a plethora of variations and styles to choose from, and our crockpot- and lobster versions taste just as incredible when paired with cauliflower instead of pasta. If you want to add something extra to your Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, green beans, broccoli and vegetables in general make for delicious additions.