CAULIFLOWER "MAC" AND CHEESE

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Cauliflower

It's mockaroni and cheese! Cauliflower stands in for pasta in this low-carb, gluten-free version.

Provided by James Ashton Greene

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 ½ cups chopped cauliflower
2 ⅝ ounces shredded 2% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
½ cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
¼ teaspoon ground dry mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and boil until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and place into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
  • Blend together Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl; beat with an electric blender until smooth.
  • Spoon blended mixture over cauliflower and stir until cauliflower is completely coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 616.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

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