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Is there anything more comforting in this world than a big steaming bowl of mac and cheese? It's the type of creamy goodness you can rely on to make a bad day better. Who needs that guy?! Cozy up with a bowl of mac!
The problem is, mac and cheese can be heavy. Sometimes I crave the gooey warmth of cheesy noodles without feeling like a sloth for the next few hours after I scarf it down. The solution? Cauliflower.
I know, I know. A vegetable will never ever replace pasta. I won't argue that. Sometimes though, we all crave something a little lighter. Turns out cauliflower is a great pasta substitute. When chopped and blanched, it's tender, bite-sized, and has the perfect nooks and crannies for catching all that glorious cheese.
This mac starts the way most do — with a cheese sauce! Ours is pretty classic, starting with a roux of butter and flour. Add in some milk and cheese (we decided on cheddar and mozzarella), and you've got yourself a cheese sauce. Feel free to add whatever spices and hot sauces your heart desires, throw in the cauli, and stir it up. You won't even miss the carbs. Pinky promise.
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