Cauliflower Mac

Name: Cauliflower Mac
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower (Separated); 50 g Spreadable (Melted); 1 tsp Smoked paprika powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground coriander Seeds; 400 g macaroni; 380 g Arla® LactoFREE Cheddar (Grated); 350 ml whole milk; 200 ml cream; 50 g Spreadable; 50 g Soft White Cheese; 50 g plain flour; 1 tsp mustard

Swap out dairy with Arla Lactofree and enjoy the creamy taste of cauliflower mac. Follow our recipe for the perfect comfort food companion.

Ingredients

Cauliflower (Separated)	1
Spreadable (Melted)	50 g
Smoked paprika powder	1 tsp
Garlic powder	1 tsp
Ground coriander Seeds	1 tsp

For the Mac

Macaroni	400 g
Arla® LactoFREE Cheddar (Grated)	380 g
Whole milk	350 ml
Cream	200 ml
Spreadable	50 g
Soft White Cheese	50 g
Plain flour	50 g
Mustard	1 tsp

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170°C degrees.

Step 2

In a small roasting tin, simmer spices in melted butter for 2 minutes. Toss in cauliflower to coat with mixture. Roast for 15 min.

Step 3

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Pour into a colander and drain thoroughly.

Step 4

Meanwhile in a heavy bottomed pan melt butter and add flour stirring into a paste with a wooden spoon. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until it turns golden in colour. Slowly whisk milk and cream into butter mixture and cook for another 5 – 8 minutes until the sauce coats the back of the wooden spoon.

Step 5

Pre heat the grill to 200°C.

Step 6

Over a low heat add the cheese, cream cheese and mustard. Mix until melted, stirring occasionally to stop it sticking. Fold in cooked pasta followed by the cauliflower.