5.0 from 3 votes
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Enjoy the comfort of mac and cheese while cutting carbs and eating more veggies!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- Black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- Panko bread crumbs for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, flour, and a pinch of salt, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-18 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and add cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Combine roasted cauliflower and cheese sauce in a baking dish. Sprinkle on panko bread crumbs if using. Bake in the oven at 425 degrees F for about 15 minutes until bubbly.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
353mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
844IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
252mg
(25%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 844IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.