Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Tender cauliflower in a creamy cheddar sauce, baked until bubbling.
40 min total · Easy · Makes 6 servings
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 235 g)
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response.
6 servings: 39 g net carbs and 2136 calories for the whole recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lb cauliflower florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided
- salt and black pepper, to taste
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Steps
- 1
Heat the oven to 375°F. Steam or boil the florets until just tender, then drain very well.
- 2
Melt the butter, cream cheese, and cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Stir in 1½ cups of the cheddar until melted. Fold in the cauliflower.
- 4
Transfer to a baking dish, top with the remaining cheddar, and bake until bubbly and golden.
Tips
- Drain and pat the cauliflower dry so the sauce does not turn watery.
- Reheats well for 4 days.
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 235 g)
| Calories | 356 |
| Protein | 14.1 g |
| Fat | 30.3 g |
| Total carbs | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Net carbs | 6.5 g |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
| Saturated fat | 17.8 g |
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response. Sodium counts the ingredients listed, not salt added to taste.
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