With Cauliflower Mac and Cheese you can enjoy all the goodness of mac and cheese without the gluten or carbs. Made with a rich and creamy homemade cheese sauce.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, gluten free mac and cheese, Keto Mac and Cheese
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6cups
Calories 334kcal
Author Plating Pixels
Ingredients
24ouncescauliflower florets
1tablespoonolive oil
½teaspoonsaltdivided
½teaspoonpepperdivided
2tablespoonsbutter
1 ¼cupswhole milk
½cupheavy cream
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
Paprikaas a garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Wash and dry cauliflower florets. Chop into small pieces and evenly spread onto a greased baking sheets.
Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with half of salt and pepper.
Bake 14 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside.
To make the sauce:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, stirring often, until browned.
Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat just until a low simmer.
Sprinkle in shredded cheese while stirring. Continue stirring until evenly melted.
Stir in the remaining salt and pepper. Heat about 5 to 10 minutes more, stirring often, until liquid has reduced and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove from heat and mix into the roasted cauliflower pieces in a large bowl. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
Notes
Chop the cauliflower into small bits to resemble pasta pieces.
Roast the cauliflower for the best flavor and texture.
Brown the butter. This adds depth and richness to the sauce. It’s also a great trick for baked goods.
Use whole milk instead of reduced fat for extra flavor and a thicker sauce.
When heating sauce, use medium heat and stir often. The key is to not overheat or burn. Stirring often also helps prevent the cheese from clumping up.
Continue cooking over low heat to evaporate some of the liquid and thicken the sauce.