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
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- 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.