Name: Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces; 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1.5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.125 teaspoon ground coriander

Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole

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Cauliflower "mac" and cheese is a great alternative to a pasta side dish. It's rich and creamy and gets the kids to love cauliflower!

Recipe by Leigh K

Published on May 16, 2011

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 cup heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground coriander

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Add 1 cup Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and coriander. Whisk just until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over cauliflower, stirring gently to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar.
Bake in the preheated oven until light brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can use half-and-half or fat-free half-and-half in place of heavy cream, and any cheese in place of Cheddar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

346	Calories
30g	Fat
10g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 346
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	38%
Saturated Fat 19g	93%
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Sodium 491mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 65mg	326%
Calcium 314mg	24%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 501mg	11%

* 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.