Baked Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese

Cauliflower florets are baked into this creamy macaroni and cheese with a golden brown panko topping.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a ceramic or glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Step: 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and boil for one minute. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Step: 3

Cook pasta shells in the same water, following instructions on the Horizon package. To the drained pasta, add 1/2 cup milk (instead of 1/4 cup as shown on the package), 2 tablespoons butter, and packet of cheese powder.

Step: 4

Stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese; mix well until combined and cheese is melted. Add cauliflower and mix. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Step: 5

Spoon macaroni and cheese into prepared baking dish. Smooth out the top.

Step: 6

Melt 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese.

Step: 7

Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.

Per Serving: 337 calories; protein 10.5g; carbohydrates 35.7g; fat 18.8g; cholesterol 51.6mg; sodium 691.8mg.

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