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Whole Wheat Mac 'n Cheese for the Family

Whole Wheat Mac 'n Cheese for the Family

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons flour

  • 1 cup chicken stock

  • 1 1/2 cups milk

  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (this is your SECRET INGREDIENT!)

  • 1 pound whole wheat pasta, cooked to al dente

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets and steamed until almost tender, 6-7 minutes

Directions

In a saucepot, melt the butter over medium-low heat, add flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken stock and milk. Thicken the sauce for 5 minutes and stir in cheese, season with salt and pepper and stir in your SECRET INGREDIENT.

Toss sauce with whole wheat pasta and cauliflower. YUM-O! This is one of many "Yum-o!" recipes – it's good and good for you. To find out more about Yum-o!, Rachael's nonprofit organization, visit www.yum-o.org.