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Delicious Cauliflower Mac And Cheese Recipe

Get ready to dig into everyone's favorite side dish! This tantalizing mac and cheese is packed with fresh veggies and is creamy, cheesy, and totally delicious.
Calories: 1950kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 cup Cauliflower Florets chopped. ½-inch pieces (26oz)
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Onions minced
  • 3 tbsp flour use an all-purpose GF flour if you’d like
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 8 ounces Cheddar Freshly grated. you can use gruyere or blend (about 1 cup)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF
  • Place chopped cauliflower on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and salt.Roast for about 15 minutes, until golden
  • Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 5 minutes, until translucent
  • Season with ½ tsp salt, black pepper and nutmeg
  • Stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually 3-4 minutes, then slowly add the milk and continue whisking. Bring this mixture to a low boil and whisk until it becomes thick and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add the cheese, ¼ cup at a time mixing well until cheese is all melted.
  • Stir in cooked cauliflower and cover with parmesan and cracked pepper. The mac n cheese is ready to serve like this, or pour into a baking dish and bake until bubbly and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Then broil 2 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned

Nutrition

Calories: 1950kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 102g | Fat: 136g | Saturated Fat: 66g | Cholesterol: 304mg | Sodium: 3425mg | Potassium: 3317mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 3258IU | Vitamin C: 389mg | Calcium: 2678mg | Iron: 7mg
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