Cauliflower macaroni cheese (Toddlers and beyond)

Step 1

Place cheeses into mixing bowl and grate 6 sec/speed 5. Transfer into a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Place water into mixing bowl and heat 8 min/100°C/speed 2.

Step 3

Add pasta into mixing bowl. Insert simmering basket and weigh cauliflower into it, then cook 10 min/100°C//speed 1 or until pasta and cauliflower are tender.

Step 4

Carefully remove simmering basket with aid of spatula and set aside. Drain pasta, then transfer into a thermal serving bowl or other large bowl. Stir oil through pasta, then cover to keep warm. Dry mixing bowl.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 220°C. Place butter and flour into mixing bowl and cook 5 min/90°C/speed 1.

Step 6

Add milk and reserved grated cheeses, then cook 7 min/90°C/speed 3.

Step 7

Add reserved cauliflower and blend 40 sec/speed 7. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula.

Step 8

Add reserved pasta and combine 8 sec//speed 3. For older children and adults, add a pinch of sea salt (optional) and ground black pepper (optional).

Step 9

Divide between 5 x 250 ml capacity ramekins. Place onto a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes (220°C) or until golden on top. Set aside to cool slightly, then garnish with shaved Parmesan (optional) just before serving.