Best Ever Cauliflower Mac & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups cauliflower, fresh or frozen
8 ounces macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook the cauliflower in simmering water until tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove.
Cut the cauliflower florets into bite size pieces.
Return water to the boil and cook the pasta in the same water. Drain.
Combine the melted butter, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl and set aside.
Melt the butter in medium sauce pan.
Add flour mixed with salt, nutmeg and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
Slowly add the milk and cream, stirring continuously until blended.
Simmer for 2 minutes or until it thickens, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add the cheese, stirring until melted.
Combine the pasta, cauliflower and cheese sauce and transfer to a buttered casserole dish.
Top with the breadcrumb mixture.
Bake for 20 minutes, until the breadcrumbs form a crispy crust.