Cauliflower Mac and Cheese: 5 Reasons to Love This Dish
Creamy and cheesy cauliflower dish as a low-carb alternative to traditional mac and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Steam the cauliflower florets until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the steamed cauliflower to the cheese mixture and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- Adjust cheese types for different flavors.
- Top with breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg