Dinner for 6

Buffalo Cauliflower Mac

Name: Buffalo Cauliflower Mac
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
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

$5.90for 475 minServes 6

Roasted cauliflower and pasta bake in a creamy cheddar buffalo sauce with a crisp panko topping.

Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cauliflower, 0.75$3.29 each typical	0.75	$2.40Typical price
	Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Almond, 15 oz$0.05/oz typical	15 oz	$0.74Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 3 oz$0.14/oz typical	3 oz	$0.42Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.86

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

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.

75 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Sheet pan Game day

Typical price

$1.48 per serving$5.90 for 4

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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.