Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Name: Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 heads cauliflower; ¼ cup butter; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 cup Monterey cheese (block or shredded); ¼ cup flour; 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

5 steps

Prep:20minCook:5min

A fan-favorite turned healthy and light, this Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese has no macaroni but will still fulfill your craving!

Updated at: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:06:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories363.3 kcal (18%)

Total Fat26.8 g (38%)

Carbs15.4 g (6%)

Sugars6.9 g (8%)

Protein17 g (34%)

Sodium583.5 mg (29%)

Fiber2.3 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

2 headscauliflower

¼ cupbutter

1 cupsharp cheddar cheese shredded

1 cupMonterey cheese

block or shredded

¼ cupflour

2 cupswhole milk

or heavy cream

½ teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoonblack pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Wash and cut cauliflower into small florets. Place on a sprayed baking sheet. Generously spray the cauliflower florets then roast for 15 -20 minutes at 450F. Broil for a few minutes if needed.

Step 2

In a large sauce pan melt the butter, then add flour and whisk until combined.

Step 3

Pour in the milk as you whisk over medium high heat. Add in the salt and pepper.

Step 4

Lower the heat to low then add in the cheese is melted and mixture has thickened.

Step 5

Gently fold in the roasted cauliflower until they are all coated with the cheese sauce. Enjoy warm

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