Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower

Silky and satisfying Mac and Cheese with Cauliflower easily made in under 30 minutes for the reliable comfort food meal your whole family will keep!

What goes in

• 1 (14.5 ounces) box Ronzoni Smart Taste elbow macaroni
• 1/2 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
• 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 4 tablespoons reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces. grated sharp cheddar
• 4 ounces. fat-free cream cheese
• 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon. salt
• 1/2 teaspoon. ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped

How it comes together

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add macaroni and cauliflower. Reserve a 1/2 cup of the water then drain macaroni and cauliflower.
3. In a separate bowl, combine Italian breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese and the chopped parsley together and hold nearby.
4. Place cheddar, cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, half-and-half, salt and pepper in the already heated pot you just used and mix in the macaroni and cauliflower. Stir until well-combined and cheese is completely melted. Add reserved water.
5. Place in 8 greased ramekins (or a 9×13 baking dish) and top with bread crumb mixture. Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until bubbling and the crumbs are browned. Enjoy!