- 1 C dry macaroni (large)
- 1/4 head cauliflower (chopped)
- 2 C bread crumbs
- 2 C pieces of day old French bread
- 1 TBL chives
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 TBL cold butter
- Pulse in food processor
- Bake on a sheet pan @ 300º for 5-8 minutes
- Binder
- 1/2 C sour cream
- 1/2 C Gruyere cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 TBL butter
- 2 TBL Parmesan cheese
- 2 TBL cream cheese or Brie
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- to taste: salt, pepper, parsley, chives, nutmeg, thunder powder or paprika
- dash of Tabasco
- Bring water to a boil
- Add macaroni and cook 5 minutes
- Add cauliflower pieces to the water
- Cook an additional 5 minutes or until pasta is done
- Toss with binder
- Top with bread crumbs
- Garnish with tomato slices
- Bake at 350º for 30-40 minutes
- Let rest 5minutes before cutting
- Garnish each slice with fresh basil or cilantro
