Macaroni And Cauliflower Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces macaroni
3 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded American cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower
1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Cook the macaroni in boiling water 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Steam the cauliflower just until tender/crisp.
In a large saucepan melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and paprika. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Add cheese and cauliflower. Fold in macaroni.
Pour into a greased 2-qt casserole dish. Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter and mix with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 \u00b0 until lightly browned.