BEST Baked Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese
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4.9
678 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
243 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BEST Baked Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese
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You'll never miss the "mac" in this delicious mac and cheese dish made with cauliflower instead of pasta. Cheesy, buttery, ooey, gooey, and comforting, this recipe is a great way to get a serving of veggies in without sacrificing flavor.
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Ingredients
- 6-8 cups cauliflower chopped into 1-inch pieces (I used 1 1/2 heads of cauliflower)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 ounces, see note
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Fill a microwave-safe bowl with 1 inch of water. Add cauliflower to the bowl and microwave on high for 8 minutes. Drain and set cauliflower aside.
- In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour for about 3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until completely incorporated and mixture is thick and smooth.
- Remove from heat, salt, pepper, stir in garlic powder, and shredded cheese until melted and completely incorporated and smooth.
- Stir in cauliflower. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- BAKE for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and begins to brown. Switch to BROIL for 2-4 minutes to brown the top a bit more.
- Dish will be hot! Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For the cheese: DO NOT use pre-shredded cheese! I know it's tempting for the sake of convenience but please shred the cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese has a special coating to keep it from all clumping together in the package and this coating keeps it from melting properly in the sauce, it will end up grainy.
- You can swap out some or all of the cheese for another kind. I have made this with white cheddar cheese and it is delicious. Try half white cheddar, half pepper jack for a bit of a kick!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
886mg
(37%)
Potassium
454mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
517IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
392mg
(39%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 886mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 517IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 392mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
678 reviews
Excellent
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