Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Vegetarian - Everyday Cooking

It's mockaroni and cheese! Cauliflower stands in for pasta in this low-carb, gluten-free version.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

cooking spray

1 ½ cups chopped cauliflower

2 ⅝ ounces shredded 2% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

½ cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese

¼ teaspoon ground dry mustard

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

⅛ teaspoon salt

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and boil until crisp-tender about 5 minutes. Drain and place into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 3

Blend together Cheddar cheese cottage cheese ground mustard garlic powder onion powder and salt in a bowl; beat with an electric blender until smooth.

Step 4

Spoon blended mixture over cauliflower and stir until cauliflower is completely coated.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly about 35 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 131.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.9g 36%

Carbohydrates: 8.1g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 4.6g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 182.8IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 35.5mg 59%

Folate: 47.3mcg 12%

Calcium: 221mg 22%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 17.7mg 6%

Potassium: 258.1mg 7%

Sodium: 616.2mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 26.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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