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Obama's Mac & Cheese With Cauliflower Recipe

Obama's Mac & Cheese With Cauliflower Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb small shell pasta
1 cup skim milk
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
1 tbsp melted butter
1/4 cup breadcrumbs, mixed with
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.
Bring salted water to boil and cook pasta till al dente.
Steam cauliflower till soft, about 10 minutes.
Transfer about 1/2 to 3/4 of the cauliflower to blender or food processor along with a few tablespoons of the steaming liquid and puree. Add more steaming liquid to thin the puree if necessary.
In a large bowl combine the pasta and cauliflower puree.
Then add the milk, both cheeses and salt and pepper.
Combine well.
Coarsely chop remaining cauliflower and then gently add in to pasta mixture.
Place in a greased medium size casserole dish.
In a small bowl combine butter, bread crumbs and panko together.
Sprinkle over top of pasta mixture.
Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until top is crispy and sauce is bubbling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	503.59 Kcal (2108 kJ)
Calories from fat	266.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.64g	46%
Cholesterol	114.43mg	38%
Sodium	674.58mg	28%
Potassium	470.36mg	10%
Total Carbs	30.16g	10%
Sugars	5.05g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	9%
Protein	28.67g	57%
Vitamin C	50mg	83%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	734.9mg	73%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	157.12 Kcal (658 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.25g	46%
Cholesterol	35.7mg	38%
Sodium	210.47mg	28%
Potassium	146.75mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.41g	10%
Sugars	1.58g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.69g	9%
Protein	8.95g	57%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	83%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	229.3mg	73%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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