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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese You'll Crave Every Night

This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a delicious low-carb twist on a classic, perfect for cheesy cravings without the guilt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika optional for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower pieces with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a pot over low heat, combine heavy whipping cream and cream cheese, whisking until smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar, gruyere, and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Gently fold roasted cauliflower into cheese sauce, serving hot with a sprinkle of paprika on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Try different cheese blends for variety and add veggies like broccoli for extra nutrition.

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