Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

This cauliflower mac and cheese is creamy, hearty, and cooks up in under 20 minutes. It makes an impressive low carb side dish. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2 15

Total Time 2 20

Servings servings

Calories 246kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower approximately 4 cups, finely chopped
1 cup cream
4 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a microwave-safe bowl or in a large pot, add the finely chopped cauliflower and microwave or boil for 5 minutes, or until tender. Remove excess liquid and transfer the cauliflower into the baking dish.
In a small saucepan, heat up the cream with the cream cheese on medium heat. Once the edges begin to bubble, quickly whisk together until combined. Add the mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and whisk for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove from the heat.
Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and mix until combined. Cover with remaining shredded cheese and bake for 15 minutes or until bubbling and the cheese has melted.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator, in a sealable container. It will keep well for up to 1 week.

TO FREEZE: Freeze portions in containers to enjoy at a later time. Mac and cheese can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Recipe variations

If you’d like extra cheesy cauliflower mac and cheese, remove halfway through, add extra shredded cheese on top, and bake a further 10 minutes.
For some crunch, add some fun toppings like crispy panko breadcrumbs, diced bacon, crushed pork rind (if keto!), or other cheeses (parmesan cheese is fabulous).
Swap out half the cauliflower for other vegetables, like broccoli, mushrooms, or zucchini.

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