Homemade Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Homemade creamy cauliflower mac and cheese with cheese sauce. An oven baked spicy cheesy, low-carb comfort food for dinner.
Homemade Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
This Homemade Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food. Made with a rich, velvety cheese sauce blended with tender roasted cauliflower florets and garlic. This healthier version is just as satisfying and full of flavor. An Oven cook and bake casserole that is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a cozy side dish. It’s a family favorite that’s easy to make from scratch with simple pantry ingredients. Great for anyone looking for a comforting, Low carb cheesy dish with a veggie boost! No pasta needed. Healthy family meal.
FAQ’s
How to thicken sauce for cauliflower cheese?
You can thicken the sauce for this cauliflower mac and cheese and any other mac and cheese you make. By cooking with flour and melted butter. Stirring into a paste and adding your liquid of milk and cream.
What is the secret to creamy mac and cheese?
The secret to a creamy mac and cheese sauce is to melt the butter and add the flour and mix it well until incorporated and adding the milk and cream, and cheeses to make a thick cheesy delicious sauce.
How do you blend cauliflower into mac and cheese?
To blend in your cauliflower for this mac and cheese casserole, first roast the marinated florets and then roast them in the oven. This brings out the best flavors of the cauliflower. Easily incorporated with cheese and the sauce and baked in the oven for a healthy and most delicious dinner. Another way to make mac and cheese without pasta.
How do I enhance my mac and cheese?
You can enhance mac and cheese with some……
- pasta or cauliflower for main ingredient.
- herbs, spices, and garlic.
- Adding cream or evaporated milk will also change the flavors. Cream makes it richer, or do half and half.
- Add in bacon or meats for a difference.
- change the cheeses and add some parmesan on top.
- My favorite is to add tomato and onion, with lots of garlic.
- Use egg and cream or milk for a firmer casserole, the South African way.
Ingredients for Homemade Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- cauliflower
- olive oil
- grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese 🧀
- garlic 🧄
- flour or starch
- milk and cream
- Parmesan cheese
- butter 🧈
- paprika, dried garlic, coriander and chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste. 🧂
To bake and prepare this delicious low carb meal of cauliflower mac and cheese with creamy cheese filling all homemade, ger the recipe attached. Download or print the recipe and use the cook mode for online use. 😉
How To bake Homemade Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets and place in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, spices, olive oil, and leave to marinate for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180 deg. C (356 deg F). Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Place the butter and pressed garlic in a non-stick saucepan. Add the flour and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and milk. Bring the contents of the pan to a boil. Add the cheese and wait for it to melt. The sauce is ready.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over it and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes in the oven until golden brown.
- Mac and cheese cauliflower can be served in a baking dish. Complement the dish with sliced fresh tomatoes and herbs and enjoy a meal that won’t harm your figure.
- Mac and cheese cauliflower can be stored in the refrigerator in a container for 3-4 days and reheated as needed.
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Homemade Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Homemade creamy cauliflower mac and cheese with cheese sauce. An oven baked spicy cheesy, low-carb comfort food for dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: lunch, dinner
- Method: Oven cook and baking
Ingredients
- 1/2 head of cauliflower
- 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 cup of grated cheese
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1–2 tablespoons of flour or starch
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of cream
- 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon each of paprika, dried garlic, and coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets and place in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, spices, olive oil, and leave to marinate for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180 deg. C (356 deg F). Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Roasting brings out the delicious flavors.
- Place the butter and pressed garlic in a non-stick saucepan. Add the flour and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and milk. Bring the contents of the pan to a boil. Add the cheese and wait for it to melt. The sauce is ready.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a casserole baking dish to. Pour the cheese sauce over it and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes in the oven until golden brown.
- Mac and cheese cauliflower can be served in a baking dish. Complement the dish with sliced fresh tomatoes and herbs and enjoy a meal that won’t harm your figure.
- Mac and cheese cauliflower can be stored in the refrigerator in a container for 3-4 days and reheated as needed.
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