Low Carb Mac-ish and Cheese

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Low Carb Mac-ish and Cheese). I adapted this recipe from my mac and cheese dish when my husband went on a low-carb diet.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Low Carb Mac-ish and Cheese

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower

1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)

thinly sliced

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

¾ cup grated Gouda cheese

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 cup milk

½ cup bread crumbs

or as needed

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a Dutch oven or baking dish.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower cover and steam until slightly tender 5 to 6 minutes. Remove cauliflower and cool until easily handled. Break cauliflower into bite-size pieces.

Step 3

Layer cauliflower onion mozzarella cheese Monterey Jack cheese and Gouda cheese in the Dutch oven; season with cayenne pepper salt and black pepper. Pour milk over cheese layer. Cover Dutch oven.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove cover and stir mixture. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top. Continue baking until top is browned 20 to 30 minutes more. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Low Carb Mac-ish and Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 261.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.6g 35%

Carbohydrates: 16.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 6.5g

Fat: 14.2g 22%

Saturated Fat: 8.8g 44%

Cholesterol: 49.2mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 440.9IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.8mg 37%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 46.5mg 77%

Folate: 79.4mcg 20%

Calcium: 483.8mg 48%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 39.1mg 14%

Potassium: 456.3mg 13%

Sodium: 478.5mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 128.1

*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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