Quick n Easy Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

What would you do when you didn't thaw any meats but then your kids are already asking for lunch?
You make Cauliflower Mac & Cheese!!

Since I already pre-packaged small portion frozen pepperoni (for easy thawing), and I have make-ahead cauliflower puree ready in my refrigerator, this meal is a quick and easy lunch not only for the kids but for us - the parent too. The delicious meal is also quite so called healthy since you have hidden cauliflower in it (really a big bonus for my picky eater, that does not eat veggie).

So below is my recipe & steps on this Skinny Mac & Cheese:

1) Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a sauce pan.
2) Add pepperoni and stir for few mins then add 1 tsp of minced garlic and 1 cube chicken stock.
3) Add 2 Tbsp of flour and 3/4 cup of cauliflower puree, dash of paprika.
4) Stir until mixture become like a paste.
5) Then add 1 1/2 cup milk and 1 cup of water. Stir on medium heat until slightly thicken.
6) Add 1/2 cup or more shredded cheddar cheese and stir until thicken.
7) Next add cooked macaroni (2 1/4 cups), sprinkle dried parsley and stir until combined.
8) Pour mixture into oven proof dish, sprinkle top with shredded cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake at 200 degree Celsius until the top has browned. I used broiled setting. (Didn't get the chance to let the top of my macaroni completely browned because the kids are starving, so need to take it out of the oven after only less than 10 mins).