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Ingredients
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1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
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½ cup cauliflower florets
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cooking spray
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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½ cup milk
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1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
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½ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
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Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Place cauliflower in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
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Coat a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and flour; cook, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Mix cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper into milk mixture; stir until sauce is smooth. Fold macaroni into sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
471 | Calories |
29g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 471 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 29g | 37% |
Saturated Fat 16g | 81% |
Cholesterol 78mg | 26% |
Sodium 656mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 19g | 39% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Calcium 375mg | 29% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 249mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.