With the recent dreary weather, why not bring some comfort to your table with this deliciously cheesy charity bake?
This week's Charity Chomp comes from Caring Cooks, a charity which provides nutritious food to families across the island, as well as hot meals and cooking education in schools.
This week, they've shared their take on mac and cheese, with a cauliflower twist.
With simple ingredients and only 35 minutes to prepare and cook, this dish will come in handy whether you want to impress guests or if you are looking for a quick meal to make during the week.
The recipes serves two adults or one adult and two young children but you can simply adapt the quantities to feed more mouths.
ALLERGY NOTE: Contains wheat, dairy and garlic.
140g of dried macaroni
Half a small cauliflower
60g of mature cheese
Four tablespoons of Crème Fraiche
80ml of cooking liquid
30g of breadcrumbs
Half a teaspoon of garlic purée
Half a teaspoon of mixed dried herbs
Weighing scales
Saucepan & lid
Prep knife
Chopping board
Colander
Spoon measures
Grater
Mixing bowl
Measuring jug
Oven proof dish
Pre-heat the oven to 220°c.
Half fill the saucepan with water and bring to the boil.
Prepare the cauliflower- remove the stalk and outer leaves then break up into small florets (roughly the size of your fingertip).
Grate the cheddar cheese and place to one side.
Weigh the macaroni and carefully place into the boiling water. Cook for 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cook for a further 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain (ensure to keep cooking liquid for the sauce).
In a mixing bowl combine the breadcrumbs, herbs & garlic and rub together using your fingertips.
Place the macaroni and cauliflower into the oven proof dish. Add the required cooking water, crème fraiche and grated cheese, using a spoon combine. Season to taste and add more cooking liquid if required.
Level the mixture and top with the breadcrumbs.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Remove and serve.
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