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Low Carb Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Low Carb Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese made healthy. This Low Carb Cauliflower Mac & Cheese recipe is high protein, easy to make, and tastes just like the real thing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower mac, low carb, mac & cheese
Yield: 4 Bowls
Calories: 148kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

  • 1 Head Cauliflower Fresh
  • 2 Ounces Milk Fat Free
  • 4 Tablespoons Cream Cheese Reduced or Full Fat
  • 1 Teaspoon Mustard
  • 1 ½ Cups Cheddar Cheese Reduced or Fat Free
  • 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • Bread Crumbs *Optional
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Instructions

  • Cut your Cauliflower up into small pieces
  • Cook your Cauliflower by either boiling or steaming it
  • Drain your Cauliflower and add it into a baking dish
  • Take out a saucepan, turn your burner on low-medium heat, and add into it your Milk, Cream Cheese, Mustard, 1 cup of Cheddar Cheese, Minced Garlic, Salt, and Black Pepper
  • Stir everything around until it’s smooth
  • Pour your mix into your baking dish and mix everything together
  • Top your Cauliflower with some optional Bread Crumbs and whatever else you want
  • Bake on 375F/190C for 15-20 minutes

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Notes

Calories in the WHOLE recipe:
  • Calories: 593
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Sodium: 684mg
  • Carbs: 45g
  • Fiber: 14g
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Protein: 74g
 
Calories in each bowl (if you make 4):
  • Calories: 148
  • Fat: 3.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7g
  • Sodium: 171mg
  • Carbs: 11.2g
  • Fiber: 3.5g
  • Sugar: 4.7g
  • Protein: 18.5g

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.2g | Protein: 18.5g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 4.7g