Description
A creamy, cheesy twist on traditional mac and cheese using tender cauliflower for a nutritious comfort food option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small bite-size pieces
- 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 cups heavy whipping cream
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the cauliflower pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Bake the cauliflower for 15-20 minutes, or until softened and lightly charred.
- Pour the heavy cream into a large pot over low heat and add the cream cheese. Whisk until melted.
- Sprinkle in the cheddar, gruyere, and Monterey Jack cheeses, stirring until smooth.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika if desired, and continue stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and whisk until silky smooth.
- Fold in the roasted cauliflower pieces until well coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Customize with add-ins like spinach, bacon, or herbs for unique variations. This dish is perfect for leftovers too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg