Creamy White Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy White Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups cauliflower florets; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound whole wheat macaroni or fusilli; 3 cups water; 1 cups low fat milk; 1 cup shredded white cheddar or mozzarella; ½ cup low fat Greek yogurt; Fresh cracked black pepper

Author:
Fresh Families
Publish date:
Dec 25, 2021

After the success of our One Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese as a replacement for the box with the orange packet we knew we needed another one.

This version is white and creamy and satisfying.

25minDuration
15minCook Time
10minPrep Time
5Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups cauliflower florets
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound whole wheat macaroni or fusilli
3 cups water
1 cups low fat milk
1 cup shredded white cheddar or mozzarella
½ cup low fat Greek yogurt
Fresh cracked black pepper

Preparation

In a large deep pot over medium high heat sweat cauliflower in evoo, add salt and garlic. Cook until soft.
Add pasta, water, and milk. Cover and cook stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente. About 12 minutes.
Add cheese and yogurt, stir until melted and adjust seasoning to taste.
Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper.