How to Make Mac and Cheese With Cauliflower
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese may not be the healthiest way to eat cauliflower but it certainly is worth the risk.
Creamy, cheesy and indulgent.
Even the pickiest kid will like this dish. And the reluctant adult not on a keto diet (my husband) will request this side dish on a regular basis. This recipe even fits a gluten-free diet!
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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Video
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Chop the cauliflower into bite-size pieces, boil them for about 5 minutes.
Drain very well on paper towels, place back into the hot pot.
This will help dry up some of the moisture remaining.
Place the cauliflower in a baking dish.
How to Make Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Sauce
Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder and whisk just until the cheese melts about 1 to 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Pour evenly over the cauliflower. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and bake.
Let cool about 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy without the carb guilt. This is one of those keto recipes you will make over and over again!
Check out a few more of our cauliflower recipes Cauliflower Mock Potato Salad and Healthy Marinated Fresh Vegetable Salad .
Cauliflower Mac n Cheese Recipe
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese – Low carb, keto, creamy, cheesy and decadent! You don't need the pasta!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course: Main Course, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower mac and cheese, Gluten-Free, keto, low carb
Servings: 4
Calories: 536 kcal
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
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Spray an 8×8 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
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Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and place back into the hot pot for a few minutes. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.
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Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts about 1 to 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine.
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Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
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Allow to cool about 5 minutes then serve.
Nutrition facts will depend on what type of ingredients you use. This is just an estimate.
We do our best to give you nutritional information as correct as possible. Please feel free to calculate for yourself.
Calories: 536 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 46 g | Saturated Fat: 29 g | Cholesterol: 156 mg | Sodium: 801 mg | Potassium: 747 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 1631 IU | Vitamin C: 102 mg | Calcium: 506 mg | Iron: 1 mg
How to Make Mac and Cheese With Cauliflower
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