Macaroni and cheese is one of the first dishes I learned how to cook from my mom; it is the quintessential comfort food. Michael and I wanted to create a variation that would be more filling and satisfying than just noodles and cheese sauce, with some vegetables to satisfy our grown-up tastes. We also wanted a crispy top without losing the creamy texture. We've found that the crunch of cauliflower, the earthiness of mushrooms, the richness of gruyere, and bread crumbs crisped off in the broiler make this a perfectly filling, comforting, delicious dish. You could try it with other veggies, too - it's delicious with chard or another leafy green.

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