Name: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (from 1-2 heads); 1.75 cups reduced-fat milk, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into pieces; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper; Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish

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.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on July 21, 2018

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247	Calories
17g	Fat
12g	Carbs
13g	Protein

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.