Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
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Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Description
Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese replaces pasta with cauliflower, which is cooked tender by simmering until soft. The cheese sauce is developed by sautéing onions, then whisking in arrowroot powder, salt, pepper, and almond milk to create a thickened base. Sharp cheddar cheese is melted into the sauce for richness before combining with the cauliflower.
The mixture is transferred to a baking dish and baked until bubbly, with the top getting lightly browned and crisp. The finished dish balances the soft, slightly firm texture of cauliflower with a creamy, cheesy coating that offers comfort food qualities without pasta.
This dish can serve as a side or main, showcasing a blend of vegetable and dairy elements baked to meld flavors. The recipe requires moderate oven time to develop color and texture on top, ensuring a satisfying bite from the smooth sauce and tender cauliflower.
Ingredients
- 1 large head or 2 medium heads cauliflower chopped into florets (about 8 cups
- ½ Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ large yellow onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 Tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Chop cauliflower into florets and place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the cauliflower and heat until water is boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While cauliflower is cooking, add oil to a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add arrowroot powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine for 3-4 minutes. Slowly add almond milk and bring mixture to a boil, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth and thick.
- Remove from heat and add shredded cheese a little at a time, whisking in between, until fully melted.
- Once all the cheese is melted add chopped cauliflower to sauce and stir to coat the cauliflower.
- Once cauliflower is fully coated, transfer mixture to 9x13 baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and top begins to brown. Broil for 3-4 min to brown the top more.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 recipe | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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