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close up of cheesy cauliflower garnished with fresh chopped parsley, two spoons in the background

CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

No one is going to be looking for the macaroni in this Cauliflower Mac and Cheese! It's deliciously creamy, perfectly cheesy and is surely going to impress the entire crowd.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower cut into florets (~8 cups)
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 Clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Thyme
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 6 minutes. Don't worry if they're not all the way cooked through, they'll finish cooking when baking in the oven. Drain and set aside.
    cauliflower florets boiling in a pot of water
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Once hot, add the diced onion and stir a few minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, an additional minute. Remove from the heat and set aside until ready to use.
    cast iron skillet with sautéed onions and garlic
  • Meanwhile, add the cream cheese, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, thyme, smoked paprika, and some salt and pepper to a saucepan.
    small pot of heavy cream, spices and cheddar cheese
  • Heat over medium low heat, whisking constantly, until all the cheese is melted and a thick sauce forms. Remove from the heat.
    small pot on a burner with a yellow sauce in it
  • Add the cauliflower florets to an 8 x 8 baking dish. Then, add the onion and garlic mixture.
    cooked cauliflower florets and diced onion in a small glass baking dish
  • Pour the creamy cheese sauce all over.
    cauliflower florets in a creamy orange sauce in a small glass baking dish
  • Stir to combine and make sure everything is nicely coated in the sauce.
    cauliflower florets in a creamy orange sauce in a small glass baking dish
  • Add the grated cheddar cheese on top in an even layer.
    shredded cheddar cheese and cauliflower florets in a glass baking dish
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden and the creamy sauce bubbling. Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving/eating. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy!
    small glass dish with cheddar cheese covered cauliflower

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1236IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 1mg
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