This baked cauliflower mac and cheese is the answer to all of your food cravings because it’s diet-friendly! Rich, creamy, and oh so cheesy, you have to try this tonight!
PREP TIME:10 mins
COOK TIME:30 mins
TOTAL TIME:40 mins
COURSE:Dinner, Main Course
CUISINE:American
SERVINGS:6 People
CALORIES:404 kcal
INGREDIENTS
🌀32 ounces cauliflower 2 pounds
🌀1/4 cup butter
🌀1/4 cup all purpose flour
🌀1 teaspoon salt
🌀1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
🌀1/2 teaspoon onion powder
🌀1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🌀2 cups milk
🌀3 cups cheddar cheese shredded divided
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower to the boiling water and allow to cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Remove cauliflower and place it in a bowl filled with ice water.
- In a large-size saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring.
- Whisk in milk, continue to cook over medium/low heat while whisking until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix cauliflower with cheese sauce and add to casserole baking dish.
- Top cauliflower with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. I broil the top for the last 2 minute.
NUTRITION
Calories: 404kcal
Carbohydrates: 17g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 88mg
Sodium: 887mg
Potassium: 615mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 7g
Vitamin A: 934IU
Vitamin C: 73mg
Calcium: 535mg
Iron: 1mg