Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes Healthy Pasta Recipes by Shape Healthy Macaroni Recipes Healthy Macaroni & Cheese Recipes Cauliflower Mac & Cheese 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews There's no pasta here, but this gluten-free and low-carb cauliflower "mac & cheese" is as comforting and creamy as your family's favorite cheesy dish. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 21, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free High Calcium Soy-Free Bone Health Healthy Aging Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (from 1-2 heads) 1 ¾ cups reduced-fat milk, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into pieces ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish Directions Cook cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 cups milk in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until steaming. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; add to the hot milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce simmers and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar and cream cheese until melted. Stir in salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and stir to combine. Garnish with chives (or parsley), if desired. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 247 Calories 17g Fat 12g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 247 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 6g Protein 13g 26% Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 10g 49% Cholesterol 53mg 18% Vitamin A 691IU 14% Vitamin C 52mg 57% Folate 75mcg 19% Sodium 482mg 21% Calcium 322mg 25% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 33mg 8% Potassium 460mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved