Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (2-pound) head cauliflower, cut into medium florets, stem trimmed and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup whole milk; 4 ounces cubed cream cheese, room temperature; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Thinly sliced chives, optional, for garnish

A rich and decadent gluten-free, keto-friendly mac and cheese features roasted cauliflower instead of pasta, perfect for holiday meals.

⭐ 3.9 (31 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 40 minTotal: 50 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast on a baking sheet for 10 minutes until crisp-tender. Reduce oven temperature to 375 F.
Heat milk, cream cheese, mustard, turmeric, and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium-low heat; season with salt and pepper. Whisk until creamy, then remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese.
Combine the roasted cauliflower with the cheese sauce in a large bowl, mix well, and adjust seasoning.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and browned; broil for 1-2 minutes for extra browning, then garnish with chives if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 419 kcal

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Cholesterol: 83 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 20 g

Saturated Fat: 17 g

Sodium: 660 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 33 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g