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Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Swap noodles for cooked cauliflower with this baked cauliflower mac and cheese! It’s low-carb and gluten-free while still being cheesy and delicious.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 201 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Lunch
Cuisine: American

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 pepper plus more to taste
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove from heat and add shredded cheese a little at a time, whisking in between, until fully melted.
  6. Once all the cheese is melted add chopped cauliflower to sauce and stir to coat the cauliflower.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 recipe Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 529mg (22%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201

% 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.