Description
Indulge in a healthier twist on a classic comfort food favorite with this Cauliflower Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy and cheesy, this low-carb alternative is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Cauliflower: Boil cauliflower florets for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add cream and cream cheese, season, then stir in cheddar and Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine and Bake: Toss cauliflower in cheese sauce, transfer to a baking dish, top with cheddar, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked bacon bits or diced ham for extra flavor.
- For a crunchy topping, sprinkle with gluten-free breadcrumbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
