Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Rich, creamy, and delicious, this simple homemade cauliflower mac and cheese is a family favorite and a fun twist on classic mac and cheese.

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Rich and hearty, this extra creamy homemade cauliflower mac and cheese recipe is a simple and quick meal (try our delicious baked mac and cheese, too!). Tender cauliflower florets are mixed with loads of cheese, heavy cream, and seasoning for an awesome twist on traditional mac and cheese.

Cauliflower Mac And Cheese Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

CHEESE: You could use any mix of your favorite cheese for this cheesy cauliflower recipe — get creative and try different varieties to find your favorite combo! Gruyère is yummy, or you could use creamy goat cheese. A little bit of parmesan cheese sprinkled on top would be tasty as well. You could also make a vegan cheese sauce in this recipe as well.

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BROCCOLI: You could also add in broccoli florets if you’d like.

FRESH VS FROZEN: I used fresh cauliflower, but you could also use frozen if you’d like. Be aware that frozen cauliflower will change the texture of the recipe a little.

SPICE: If you like spicy food, you could add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce as well for an extra kick.

CREAM CHEESE: Regular or low-fat cream cheese will work fine in this recipe.

GARLIC: I love adding garlic as a base to almost anything I cook. If you’d like a bit of garlic flavor, add minced garlic or a dash of garlic powder along with the other spices.

How To Make This Cauliflower Mac And Cheese Recipe

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP TWO: Chop cauliflower into bite-size pieces and toss with olive oil to evenly coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

STEP THREE: Place the cauliflower pieces on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until tender.

STEP FOUR: In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, whisk together heavy cream, paprika, mustard powder, and the three types of cheese.

STEP FIVE: Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and smooth.

STEP SIX: Add the roasted cauliflower and stir so that the cauliflower is evenly coated in cheese sauce.

STEP SEVEN: Top with freshly cracked black pepper and freshly chopped parsley.

How To Serve Cauliflower Macaroni Cheese

This delicious recipe can be served as a main dish or as a yummy side dish. You’ll crave the flavorful, rich sauce and a veggie boost from this ultimate comfort food. Adding a Caesar salad or green beans on the side would be a great way to finish off the meal.

If you like this keto mac, for another keto-friendly recipe, try this cauliflower fried rice or zucchini noodles.

MORE CAULIFLOWER RECIPES

Vegetarian Appetizers

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Meatless Dinner Ideas

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Storing Macaroni Cheese With Cauliflower

IN THE FRIDGE: Leftovers of this creamy mac can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, and then warmed up the next day for lunch on the stovetop, baked, or in the microwave.

IN THE FREEZER: Store leftover cauliflower mac n cheese in the freezer for up to a month.

The next time you are looking for a tasty meal idea, skip the regular mac and cheese and grab the veggies for this ultimate homemade cauliflower mac and cheese. The creamy cheese sauce is amazing, and it’s a great way to feed even picky eaters on a busy weeknight.

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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Rich, creamy, and delicious, this simple homemade cauliflower mac and cheese is a family favorite and a fun twist on classic mac and cheese.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ tablespoon paprika
• ½ tablespoon mustard powder
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
• 4 ounces Colby jack cheese, freshly shredded
• 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• Fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Chop the cauliflower into bite-size pieces and toss with olive oil to evenly coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the cauliflower pieces on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
• In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, whisk together the heavy cream, paprika, mustard powder, and three types of cheese.
• Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and smooth.
• Add the roasted cauliflower and stir so that the cauliflower is evenly coated in cheese sauce.
• Top with freshly cracked black pepper and freshly chopped parsley.
• Serve warm.

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Notes

• Save yourself the chopping and pick up a bag of prepped cauliflower in your grocery store to cut down on prep time.
• If you are feeding a crowd, double the recipe, add it to a 9×13 baking dish, top the cooked cauliflower and cheese with extra cheese and broil in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. 
•  Don’t skip the mustard powder, it really creates a delicious flavor
• You could also garnish with crispy bacon on top!

Nutrition

Calories: 225.44kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 7.74g | Fat: 19.73g | Saturated Fat: 10.9g | Cholesterol: 58.05mg | Sodium: 188.2mg | Potassium: 332.98mg | Fiber: 1.97g | Sugar: 2.29g | Vitamin A: 689.93IU | Vitamin C: 46.19mg | Calcium: 184.07mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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