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Easy Cauliflower Cheese Sauce for Skinny Mac n' Cheese

Cauliflower Cheese Sauce, yes, you can taste the cauliflower, but you can also taste the creamy and saltiness of the cheese. Toss with pasta!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 487 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound short cut pasta
  • 1 small head cauliflower
  • 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Pour in pasta and cook until al dente.
  2. While pasta is cooking, cut cauliflower up into large florets and place into shallow dish. Pour chicken stock over cauliflower, cover with plastic wrap, cut slit in the top and microwave 7-9 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender.
  3. Drain pasta and set aside.
  4. Pour cauliflower and cooking stock into high powdered blender and puree completely until smooth. Pour puree into warm pot and place over medium low heat. Sprinkle in cheese and stir to melt gently to create a sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in pasta and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 428mg (18%) Potassium 311mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 450IU (9%) Vitamin C 8.6mg (10%) Calcium 384mg (38%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487

% Daily Value*

Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 428mg 18%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 450IU 9%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 10%
Calcium 384mg 38%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.