cauliflower mac and cheese
A delightful healthy twist on classic mac and cheese with roasted cauliflower and a creamy cheese sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 32 oz cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
- 1.5 cups 2% milk
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.33 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Transfer roasted cauliflower to a bowl. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually stream in milk, whisking constantly until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Mix sauce with roasted cauliflower, then transfer mixture to casserole dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly. Optional: broil for 2-3 minutes for golden top.
Notes
This dish is low carb, keto-friendly, and packed with vegetables.