Cauliflower mac and cheese is a budget-friendly, low carb, gluten-free, low sodium way to enjoy traditional macaroni and cheese. Who doesn’t love such cheesy goodness on a cold winter day? This recipe was created and photographed by one of our Registered Dietitians for people who need to avoid gluten and/or balance their carbohydrate intake. All you need for this easy and delicious recipe is one head of cauliflower, olive oil, milk, a few cheeses and spices.

See complete recipe below and let us know if you think it is as tasty as your grandma’s traditional mac & cheese.

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Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Budget-friendly, Fall, Fiber, Kid-friendly, Low carb, Winter

Cooking Method: Oven, Stove Top

Condition: Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Gluten Free, Nut Free, PCOS, Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Amaris Galik

Ingredients

1 large cauliflower head
olive oil cooking spray
1 cup milk
2 oz cream cheese reduced fat
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cheese cheddar, shredded and mild
1/2 cup Swiss cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450° F.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with olive oil spray.
While oven is heating up, cut the head of cauliflower into small florets and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
Place cauliflower in the heated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes stir the cauliflower (being sure to flip the florets) and place back in the oven for another 15 minutes.
While cauliflower is cooking, grease an 8 x 8 baking dish.
Once cauliflower is finished, transfer it to the prepared 8 x 8 baking dish. Set oven to 375° F.
Place 1 cup of milk in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Add the cream cheese, dijon mustard, and garlic to the milk and stir until smooth.
Once smooth, add the ½ cups of parmesan, mild cheddar, and swiss cheese along with a dash of salt and pepper. Whisk this until the cheeses are completely melted.
Pour on top of cauliflower and mix.
Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Once finished, let cool slightly, serve, and enjoy!