Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Baked Dish Recipe
Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Baked Dish
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 6
- Nutritional Information Per Serving: 358 calories, 31 grams total fat, 3.5 grams dietary fiber
- Overall Time: 35 min
- Preparation: 15 min
- Cooking: 20 min
Ingredients
- Kosher salt, to taste plus 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 large head cauliflower, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese, sliced into small portions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, plus 1/2 cup for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon powdered garlic
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Equipment Needed:
- 8 by 8-inch baking vessel
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F and bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boilget ready for pure comfort food magic!
- Lightly coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray, setting the stage for cheesy perfection.
- Drop the bite-sized cauliflower pieces into the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly, pat dry with paper towels, and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth, then melt in 1 cup of the shredded Cheddar along with salt, pepper, and garlic powderabout 1-2 minutes. Pour over the cauliflower, mix gently, top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and bake until golden, bubbly, and irresistibly gooey, around 15 minutes. Serve hot and watch it disappear!
Recipe by George Stella
Additional Information About This Dish
Transform your low-carb game with this irresistible cauliflower "mac" and cheesea creamy, cheesy dream that rivals the real thing and satisfies every comfort food craving![1]
Simple, speedy, and seriously delicious: chop cauliflower, whip up a luxurious sauce, and bake to bubbly perfection in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with keto-friendly flair.[2]
Each serving packs 358 calories, 31g fat, and 3.5g fiber for a hearty, guilt-free indulgence that fuels your day without the carb crash.[3]
The velvety blend of heavy cream, cream cheese, and sharp Cheddarlifted by zesty mustard and subtle garliccloaks tender cauliflower in pure bliss. Customize with smoked paprika, fresh herbs, or your favorite cheeses for endless variety![4]
Pair it with grilled steaks for dinner glory, savor as a veggie main, or prep aheadleftovers reheat like a dream. This crowd-pleaser proves low-carb can be decadently comforting. Your oven awaitswhat are you waiting for?[5]
