Express
Low-Country Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese
with peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Vegetarian
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cauliflower Florets
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Green Onions
- ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 2 tsp. Chesapeake Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories500
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat25g
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Protein17g
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Sodium1090mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using petite scallops, pat dry. Let oil in pan heat, 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, cook undisturbed, 90 seconds. After 90 seconds, stir occasionally until scallops reach minimum internal temperature, 60-90 seconds. Scallops will vary in amount as they are portioned by weight. Don't worry, the sweet flavor and tender texture will be the same.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Vegetables
If cauliflower florets are larger than 2", cut into 1” pieces.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add cauliflower and diced peppers to hot pan. Stir often until browned, 3-4 minutes.Add 2 Tbsp. water, Chesapeake seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover and cook undisturbed until vegetables are fork-tender, 4-6 minutes. -
2 Add the Sauce
Add cream base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until cheese has melted, 1-2 minutes.
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3 Add the Pasta
Add pasta to hot pan. Stir often until pasta is coated and warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner. -
4 Prepare Green Onions and Finish Dish
Trim and thinly slice green onions.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping mac and cheese with remaining cheese, crispy jalapeños (to taste), and green onions. Bon appétit!
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