Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Name: Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets; cooking spray; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups half-and-half; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed

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This roasted cauliflower mac and cheese is a no-pasta version of a classic.

Recipe by Fernella

Updated on March 4, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
cooking spray
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Spray cauliflower florets with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper; place on a baking sheet.

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Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat half-and-half in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add Mexican, Cheddar, and cream cheeses slowly, stirring to combine, until melted.

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Butter an 8x10-inch baking dish. Mix roasted cauliflower with cheese sauce. Transfer to the prepared dish.

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Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

625	Calories
51g	Fat
16g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 625
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g	65%
Saturated Fat 33g	166%
Cholesterol 156mg	52%
Sodium 846mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 68mg	339%
Calcium 844mg	65%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 689mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.