¼cupall purpose flourfor GF use Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Baking Flour, Gluten Free
1/2 - 3/4cupcheddar cheese depending on how cheesy your kids like things
½cupsweet onionchopped
½cuppeas
1clovegarlicchopped
½cupcauliflowerchopped, any color
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
Cook the pasta according to the directions (don’t overcook), drain and set aside.
In a pan, heat butter until melted. Whisk in flour until combined and then whisk in milk. Keep stirring to keep things from getting clumpy (mine got clumpy so I added a little more milk--the flavor didn't suffer in the end). Keep stirring the sauce while it gets thicker—probably 3-5 minutes. Add half of the cheese, the onion, peas, garlic and cauliflower and stir to combine.
Pour mixture into an oven proof dish and top with the remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
Variations: Add 3/4 cup of chopped spinach to make this GREEN Mac and Cheese!