Best Cauliflower N Cheese Recipes

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THE BEST CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE



The Best Cauliflower Mac and Cheese image

This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese will satisfy all of your mac and cheese cravings! Roasted cauliflower is coated in a cheesy sauce and is simply the best!

Provided by Kathryn Donangelo

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, cut into small bite size pieces (think the size of gnocchi). (1 large head OR 2 small heads)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (you could also use milk instead or use both, just divide them to equal 1 1/2 cups total.)
4 ounces cream cheese; cut into small cubes or pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup gruyere cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 tsp. paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet coated with foil or parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper on the cauliflower pieces and coat well. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cauliflower pieces or softened. Some pieces will be darker in color.
  • Once the cauliflower is cooked, in a large pot on low heat add the heavy cream and the cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese is melted. Add the remaining cheeses and continue to stir until all cheeses are melted. Add the spices to the sauce and incorporate- this process is quick and will take a few minutes. Once the cheesy mixture is smooth and comes to a simmer, REMOVE FROM HEAT and vigorously whisk.
  • Add the roasted cauliflower pieces and stir until all of the cauliflower pieces are coated. Serve immediately and enjoy! Sprinkle paprika on top if you want some extra spice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Protein 15.4 g, Fat 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Sodium 503 mg, Sugar 1.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE



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A classic heartwarming English dish served as a side for 4 or main with potatoes or bread for 2.

Provided by ButtercupBento

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅔ cups milk
3 ½ ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover the saucepan with a lid and steam cauliflower until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter; cook, stirring constantly until raw flour taste cooks off and mixture darkens, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk milk into butter mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove pot from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese. Season sauce with salt and white pepper.
  • Stir steamed cauliflower into cheese sauce; season with salt and white pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.7 g, Sodium 719 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CAULIFLOWER MAC N CHEESE



Cauliflower Mac N Cheese image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Salt
1 pound short cut pasta (recommended: macaroni, ziti or penne rigate or, whole wheat or whole grain pasta)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large head cauliflower
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons flour
About 2 1/2 cups whole milk
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
3 to 4 sprigs fresh sage leaves, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup sharp white Cheddar cheese
1 cup Gruyere cheese
1 cup shredded Parmigiano cheese
1 small bundle watercress, washed and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil for pasta. Salt the water and undercook the pasta by 2 minutes, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • While the water comes to a boil, in a covered Dutch oven heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Cut the core away from the cauliflower and set the head into the pot and add 1 cup stock, cover and steam 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove and separate the cauliflower into florets. Discard water from pot.
  • Over medium heat in the same pot, melt the butter, then add onions and garlic. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Add in the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Whisk in the whole milk and season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sage. When thickened, stir in the Dijon mustard and 2/3 of the combined cheeses.
  • Drain the pasta, add to the cauliflower, stir in the cheese sauce, transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheese. Cool completely and cover for a make-ahead meal.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bake until brown on a baking sheet to catch the bubble-over. The casserole will take 40 to 45 minutes to heat through.
  • Garnish bowls of cauli-mac-n-cheese with chopped spicy watercress.

CAULIFLOWER MAC-N-CHEESE



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Simple mac-n-cheese.

Provided by Zach Paquette

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
½ cup cauliflower florets
cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Place cauliflower in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
  • Coat a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and flour; cook, stirring constantly, until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Mix cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper into milk mixture; stir until sauce is smooth. Fold macaroni into sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 655.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

5-INGREDIENT CAULIFLOWER MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



5-Ingredient Cauliflower Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, salt, pepper, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or greek yogurt
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
fresh parsley, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Cut cauliflower into small florets, about 4 cups (1.2 kg).
  • Add cauliflower florets into a 6-quart (6 L) Dutch oven of boiling water and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the cauliflower in a colander, and return to the pot. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add in salt, pepper, and sour cream, and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Remove from heat. Top with parsley (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CAULIFLOWER "MAC" AND CHEESE



Cauliflower

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for the pan
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Hot sauce, as needed
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
One 4-ounce log fresh goat cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with butter.
  • Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat. Whisk in the dry mustard and add some hot sauce, salt and pepper. Just before the milk comes to a boil, turn off the heat and stir in the pepper jack and goat cheese. When melted and smooth, stir in the cauliflower. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle over the Parmesan.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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