Skillet Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• •2 cups 1-inch-wide cauliflower florets
• •1¼ cups Light-and-Crisp Whole-Wheat Bread Crumbs
• •3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• •2 teaspoons olive oil
• •3 cups cold low-fat (1%) milk
• •3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• •1¼ cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• •¼ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• •2 teaspoons mustard powder
• •¾ teaspoon paprika
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• •¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •6 ounces wholegrain elbow macaroni
• •1 spray Nonstick cooking spray

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 375°F.

   5 min

2. 2.

   Place the cauliflower into a steamer basket fitted over the pot, cover, and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes. Finely chop the steamed cauliflower.

   10 min

3. 3.

   In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oil.

   2 min

4. 4.

   In a large saucepan, whisk together the milk and flour until the flour is dissolved. Whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cheddar, Gruyère, mustard powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped cauliflower and macaroni and stir until well coated.

   15 min

5. 5.

   Spray an ovenproof 10-inch high-sided skillet with cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the prepared skillet. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture, place on a baking sheet, and bake until the top is browned and the cheese is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.

   40 min