Cauliflower Macaroni And Cheese Casserole
Ingredients:
1 medium head cauliflower
1 1/2 C. Dry macaroni noodles
2 C. Cheddar cheese, grated (Reserve 1 C. grated cheese for topping )
4 - 5 Tbsp. All purpose flour
1/4 - 1/2 C. Butter
1 - 2 C. Milk
2 Slices toasted whole grain bread, cubed
2 Cooked sausages, diced ( your favourite variety )
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
2. On a cutting board separate cauliflower into small florets
3. Put cauliflower florets under cold running water and rinse well
4. In a medium saucepan insert a steamer basket with a small amount of water in the bottom
5. Steam cauliflower until tender but not to soft. Remove from heat and set aside
6. In a large saucepan cook macaroni according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
7. Over medium heat in a large saucepan combine 4 Tbsp. of flour and 1/4 butter adding more if necessary. Add milk slowly to mixture stirring constantly to avoid scorching. Add grated cheese to the roux and continue to mix ingredients together until creamy and smooth and the right consistency.
8. In the bottom of a 2 1/2 qt. casserole dish spread macaroni noodles over the entire surface of casserole dish.
9. Place cauliflower florets over top of macaroni noodles and cover completely
10. Pour creamy cheese sauce into the casserole dish and mix cheese sauce with cauliflower and macaroni and cream together in casserole dish.
11. Sprinkle reserved grated cheese on top of casserole along with sausage meat and toasted bread crumbs. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until cheese is nicely melted.
12. Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving time.
Servings: 7 portions
