Macaroni Cheese With Cauliflower And Broccoli Recipes

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER GRATIN MAC N CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water and add the broccoli and cauliflower florets. Boil the vegetables for 5 minutes, then remove them with a spider or a strainer and drain. Add the pasta to the water and undercook by about 2 minutes, drain.
• Meanwhile, combine the sour cream in a large bowl along with the mustard, chives, garlic, hot sauce and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the pasta and cauliflower and 2/3 of the cheese. Stir to combine, then transfer it to a casserole or baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese. Cool and chill for a make-ahead meal.
• To heat and eat, put the casserole on baking sheet and bake it in the middle of a preheated 375 degree F oven until deeply golden and bubbly, about 40 to 45 minutes.

MACARONI CHEESE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water for 8 minutes until just tender. Place the cauliflower and broccoli in a steamer (or sieve) and set over the pasta for the last 5 minutes until almost tender. Drain the pasta and place in a 1.75 litre ovenproof baking dish with the vegetables. Melt the butter in a medium non-stick pan and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute until thick, then off the heat gradually whisk in the milk, keeping the mixture smooth. Return the pan to the heat and stir constantly until thickened. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat, stir in the cheese, mustard and seasoning and pour over the pasta and vegetables. Sprinkle the crust over the dish. Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is crisp and golden. Serve as it is, or with grilled or roasted meats.

CAULIFLOWER & MACARONI CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni following pack instructions, adding the cauliflower for the final 4 mins.
• Melt the butter in a pan, then stir in the flour and mustard powder and cook for 2 mins. Gradually add the milk, stirring all the time to get a smooth sauce. Add three-quarters of the cheese and some seasoning to the sauce.
• Drain the macaroni and cauliflower and stir into the cheese sauce. Transfer to an ovenproof dish, then sprinkle over the remaining cheese and flash under a hot grill until golden and bubbling. Serve with a green salad, if you like.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Steam broccoli and cauliflower until just tender.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 3 quart baking dish.
• Cook pasta 2 minutes less than package directions.
• While pasta cooks, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Ass flour and shallot, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. In a slow stream, add milk,whisking constantly. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer. Cook for 2-4 minutes until thickened.
• Off heat, add salt and cheeses, stirring until cheese is just melted. Combine pasta with cheese sauce, broccoli and cauliflower, and pour the mixture into a baking dish.
• Bake until sizzling and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving.