Dinner for 6
Buffalo Cauliflower Mac
Roasted cauliflower and pasta bake in a creamy cheddar buffalo sauce with a crisp panko topping.
$5.90for 4 servings
$1.48 per serving$5.90 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | 0.75 | $2.40Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 15 oz | $0.74Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.86 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Relish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- freshly ground salt and pepper
- 8 oz dry pasta shells or cavatappi
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened cashew milk
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup medium to hot buffalo sauce
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- green onion
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F, oil a large sheet pan, and toss the cauliflower with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven to 375 F.
- Boil the pasta in a large pot until just tender, then drain it.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, onion powder, and garlic powder, then gradually whisk in the cashew milk.
- Cook the sauce for 4 to 6 minutes until thickened, then stir in 6 ounces cheddar and the buffalo sauce.
- Mix the pasta and cauliflower with the sauce in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, top with the remaining cheddar, panko, melted butter, and green onion, and bake for 20 minutes.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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