Amy's Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Amy's Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

1. Elbow macaroni - 1 (16 ounce) package
2. Cauliflower, cut into chunks - 1 head
3. Extra-virgin olive oil - ¼ cup
4. Garlic, or more to taste, minced - 4 cloves
5. Red pepper flakes (Optional) - 1 pinch
6. Shredded mozzarella cheese - 2 cups
7. Shredded Cheddar cheese - 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - Amy's Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Stage

Bring 2 large pots of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the first pot, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Cook cauliflower in the second pot, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 6 minutes. Drain macaroni and cauliflower.

3. Stage

Return 1 empty pot to the stove. Add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic to the hot oil and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes. Add drained cauliflower, reduce heat to medium-low, and saute for 2 minutes.

4. Stage

Add the cooked macaroni to the cauliflower mixture. Add 1 3/4 cups each mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses and stir until all ingredients are well combined. Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Cheddar.

5. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until nice and bubbly, about 30 minutes.