Macaroni And Cauliflower Au Gratin

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°. cook the macaroni in boiling water 10 minutes. drain and rinse. steam the cauliflower just until tender/crisp.
• 2 in a large saucepan melt 3 tablespoons butter. stir in flour, salt and paprika. gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• 3 add cheese and cauliflower. fold in macaroni.
• 4 pour into a greased 2-qt casserole dish. melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter and mix with bread crumbs. sprinkle over casserole.
• 5 bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 ° until lightly browned.