Incredible Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
11 servings
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Calories
590 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Incredible Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
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This recipe for Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is like a mashup between cauliflower au gratin and the best mac n cheese. It's a gooey and cheesy macaroni and cheese with a buttery, crunchy top, but also has an entire head of cauliflower inside! This vegetarian cauliflower bake is a major crowd pleaser that can feed up to 12 people so it's great for entertaining!
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Ingredients
For the Topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
- ½ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh parsley
For the Mac and Cheese
- 5 ½ cups milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for buttering the dish
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for pasta water
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 16 ounces grated extra sharp cheddar about 4 cups
- 8 ounces grated gruyere about 2 cups
- 2 ounces grated Pecorino Romano about ½ cup
- ½ pound short-shaped pasta like shells elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 medium-large head cauliflower cut into florets*
Instructions
Make the Topping
For the Mac and Cheese
Notes
- *Substitute about 2 lbs or 5 heaping cups of frozen cauliflower florets.
- Read the recipe all the way through and prep all ingredients before starting.
- Make sure the milk is hot before adding it to the roux or it will cause the sauce to be lumpy.
- Cauliflower Mac and Cheese can be made up to 2 days in advance. Prepare but don't bake, then cover and refrigerate until ready to cook. Bring to room temperature for at least 30 minute before baking. Baking in a 375 degree oven for about 30 minutes, or until bubbling and browned on top.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
1081mg
(45%)
Potassium
472mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1182IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
789mg
(79%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 11servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1081mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1182IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 789mg | 79% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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