Welcoming Simplicity

Cultivate a healthy home & lifestyle.

Let's Connect

        
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • TOP POSTS
  • HOUSEHOLD
    • FOOD
    • CLEANING
    • PETS
  • WELLNESS
    • FITNESS
    • BEAUTY
    • SELF-CARE
  • MONEY
    • SAVE MORE
    • SPEND LESS
    • FRUGALITY
  • GARDEN
    • PLANT
    • HARVEST
    • LAWN CARE
    • PEST CONTROL
  • RESOURCES
  • REVIEWS
  • CONTACT
    • ADVERTISE
    • DISCLAIMER

Cheesy Macaroni Cauliflower Bake Recipe

March 23, 2021 By Holly Hammersmith 5 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclaimer.

Pin It

Welcome! If you're new here, you may want to subscribe join my newsletter and receive a FREE copy of my "5 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes" ebook! Thanks for visiting!

This Cheesy Macaroni Cauliflower Bake is so easy to make. It’s a healthy spin on my favorite of all time, macaroni and cheese. This recipe was inspired by one on another blog, along with maybe another I found online. I’ve been making this recipe for about a decade now.

Measurements are approximate, when given. This made about four to five servings. It’s a great way to use cauliflower and add a vegetable to this popular meal. It’s also versatile in that you can change the type of pasta or other spices as needed.

Cheesy Macaroni Cauliflower Bake

Cheesy Macaroni Cauliflower Bake

About this Recipe

This is a great recipe and I have recently made it again after taking a hiatus for a few years. It’s really well balanced and I like it as a way to use up excess cauliflower. We recently had a lot of cauliflower from our CSA box so this recipe worked out great to use it up.

Related blog posts:
• Sourdough Starter Day by Day How it Looks
• Why I Stopped Taking My Multivitamin Pill
• Swiss Chard Pie Recipe and Baking Story
• The Peach Truck Review Fresh Georgia Peaches

Cauliflower Bake

Cheesy Macaroni Cauliflower Bake

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 C Whole Wheat Pasta
• 1 Bag Frozen Cauliflower (cooked & chopped up)
• 1 Chicken Bouillon Cube (cook it in the water with the pasta)
• Splash of Milk
• Splash of Olive Oil
• 1 Tbs Mustard
• 3/4 C Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded or cubed)
• 1/4 C Parmesan Cheese
• Black Pepper (to taste)
• Paprika (to taste)
• Garlic (to taste)
• Onion Powder (to taste)
• Bread Crumbs (for topping)

Cauliflower Cheese Bake

Cheesy Macaroni Cauliflower Bake

Directions

Cook pasta with bouillon cube, then drain. Alternately add the bouillon cube separate for more flavor. Cook cauliflower, drain and chop. The last time I actually just mashed it briefly with a potato masher.

Then mix all of the ingredients together. Pour into pan lightly greased with olive oil. Top with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until top is slightly browned. Enjoy!

I also topped mine with some fresh parsley. If you do not have fresh you could use dried parsley, I would recommend adding it directly into the recipe before baking.

Cauliflower Baked Mac and Cheese

Cheesy Macaroni Cauliflower Bake

This cheesy cauliflower bake is not only a good source of protein and carbohydrates but it’s also tasty. I like that it’s easy to make and stores well for a leftover.

You could even freeze it for later if you want. It doesn’t take long to make or cook it either. Usually we eat the whole thing up within a day or two so there isn’t much for leftovers. It fits well in an 8 by 8 pan.

Cheesy Macaroni Cauliflower Bake

Cheese Cauliflower Bake

Cheesy Macaroni Cauliflower Bake

In Summary

The ingredients are common and should be easily found at the grocery store as well. This meal goes over pretty well for our entire family. We tend to eat it alone but you could add sides to this recipe if you desire such as fruit on the side or a salad.

Questions on this recipe? Please comment below.

*This post was originally published in 2011 and has been updated and republished for accuracy and comprehensiveness.




Filed Under: FOOD, HOUSEHOLD Tagged With: Recipes

About Holly Hammersmith

Holly Hammersmith is an independent writer and editor. She blogs about how to keep a healthy home and lifestyle. Topics include wellness, household, saving money, gardening and more. Holly lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, daughter and rescue dog Lulu.

Comments

  1. Marcia says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Looks good! I’ve been looking for more stuff to do with cauliflower. Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Earl-Leigh says

    February 10, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    I’m always looking for healthy, toddler friendly dinner ideas. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  3. diane padoven says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    i did a mac & cheese with roasted cauliflower and leeks dish last month on my napa farmhouse 1885 blog. it was so good. yours looks delicious so now i have another recipe to try. thank you!

    best,
    diane
    Dropping by from SITS girls today.
    #SITSBlogging

    Reply
  4. Mommy Battles says

    February 16, 2014 at 3:50 AM

    We don’t like cauliflower and I’m always looking for recipes to hide it. Pinning this to my must-try board.

    Reply
    • Holly Hammersmith says

      February 18, 2014 at 4:20 PM

      Your comment made me LOL. Great strategy!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *



Top Posts
Garage Sale HacksDIY Sourdough Starter Day by DayBarre3 ReviewMy Dog Ate Bread Dough

Milk Jug Greenhouses

Writing About…

BEAUTY CLEANING FITNESS FOOD FRUGALITY GARDEN HARVEST HOUSEHOLD LAWN CARE MONEY PEST CONTROL PETS PLANT SAVE MORE SELF-CARE SLICE OF LIFE SPEND LESS WELLNESS

DISCLAIMER

Welcoming Simplicity is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.


Entertainment.com

Find Your Influence

HOME
ABOUT
DISCLAIMER

Copyright © 2022 Hammersmith Writing & Editing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.