Description
This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese will satisfy all of your mac and cheese cravings! Roasted cauliflower is coated in a cheesy sauce and is simply the best!
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small bite size pieces (1 large head or 2 small heads)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (or milk, or a combination of both)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 tsp. paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet coated with foil or parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper on the cauliflower pieces and coat well. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cauliflower pieces are softened. Some pieces will be darker in color.
2. Once the cauliflower is cooked, in a large pot on low heat add the heavy cream and the cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese is melted.
3. Add the remaining cheeses and continue to stir until all cheeses are melted. Add the spices to the sauce and incorporate. This process is quick and will take a few minutes.
4. Once the cheesy mixture is smooth and comes to a simmer, remove from heat and vigorously whisk.
5. Add the roasted cauliflower pieces and stir until all of the cauliflower pieces are coated.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy! Sprinkle paprika on top if you want some extra spice!
Notes
You can use any cheese combination that you prefer. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gruyere are great options—just make sure to use 2 1/2 cups total.
Be careful not to overcook the cheese sauce, or it may solidify instead of staying creamy.
This dish is great as a main course or as a cheesy low-carb side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 503mg
- Fat: 37.3g
- Saturated Fat: 20.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4.6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15.4g
- Cholesterol: 4.6mg
Keywords: cauliflower, cauliflower mac and cheese, cheesy, keto, low carb, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese