Best Broccoli Cauliflower Mac And Cheese Recipes

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
1 small head or bundle broccoli, trimmed into florets
1 small head cauliflower or half a large head, trimmed and cut into florets
1 pound whole-wheat macaroni or penne or other short cut pasta
2 cups sour cream or reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup finely chopped chives
2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or crushed into paste
A few drops hot sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp Cheddar

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water and add the broccoli and cauliflower florets. Boil the vegetables for 5 minutes, then remove them with a spider or a strainer and drain. Add the pasta to the water and undercook by about 2 minutes, drain.
Meanwhile, combine the sour cream in a large bowl along with the mustard, chives, garlic, hot sauce and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the pasta and cauliflower and 2/3 of the cheese. Stir to combine, then transfer it to a casserole or baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese. Cool and chill for a make-ahead meal.
To heat and eat, put the casserole on baking sheet and bake it in the middle of a preheated 375 degree F oven until deeply golden and bubbly, about 40 to 45 minutes.

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Provided by agileangus

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Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb rotini pasta
8 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup minced shallot
4 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
8 ounces grated swiss cheese
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets

Steps:

Steam broccoli and cauliflower until just tender.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 3 quart baking dish.
Cook pasta 2 minutes less than package directions.
While pasta cooks, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Ass flour and shallot, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. In a slow stream, add milk,whisking constantly. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer. Cook for 2-4 minutes until thickened.
Off heat, add salt and cheeses, stirring until cheese is just melted. Combine pasta with cheese sauce, broccoli and cauliflower, and pour the mixture into a baking dish.
Bake until sizzling and lightly browned on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.4, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 103.6, Sodium 478.5, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 27.8