
Cauliflower & macaroni cheese
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 250g macaroni
- 1 head cauliflower, broken into pieces
- 25g butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 2 tsp English mustard powder
- 450ml milk
- 100g cheddar, grated
Method
- STEP 1
Cook the macaroni following pack instructions, adding the cauliflower for the final 4 mins.
- STEP 2
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.
- STEP 3
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.