Best 9 Best Ever Cauliflower Mac Cheese Recipes

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Are you craving a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of cauliflower with the cheesiness of macaroni? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey as we present to you a collection of the best ever cauliflower mac cheese recipes. From creamy and indulgent to light and healthy, we have a recipe for every taste and dietary preference. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a dish that brings together the wholesome goodness of cauliflower and the irresistible allure of melted cheese.

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CAULIFLOWER "MAC AND CHEESE" BAKE



Cauliflower

Replace macaroni with cauliflower in our twist on a classic Mac and Cheese. Our imposter pasta is sure to become a new family favourite.

Provided by Cracker Barrel

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     CRACKER BARREL Shreds

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups small cauliflower florets
3 tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine, divided
1 onion, chopped
⅓ cup flour
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups CRACKER BARREL Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese, divided
⅓ cup KRAFT 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese, divided
½ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook cauliflower in boiling water in large saucepan 4 minutes; drain well.
  • Melt 2 Tbsp. margarine in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and mustard; cook and stir 1 minute. Whisk in milk; cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add 1-1/4 cups Cheddar and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan; stir until Cheddar is melted. Add cauliflower; stir to evenly coat. Spoon into 2.5-L casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Microwave remaining margarine in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec. or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan; sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through, topping with remaining Cheddar for the last 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 460.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

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.

CAULIFLOWER "MAC" AND CHEESE



Cauliflower

Somewhere between macaroni and cheese, British cauliflower cheese and a cauliflower gratin is this burbling dish of tangy, creamy cauliflower. Cauliflower florets cut into noodle-size pieces step in for macaroni in this pasta-less macaroni and cheese; they're roasted and draped in a mixture of melty Cheddar, heavy cream, garlic and cayenne. You could also add mustard, thyme or rosemary, or even caramelized onions, and swap out the Cheddar for Gruyère or another cheese. As the cauliflower cooks in the cream mixture, the cream thickens slightly and the cauliflower continues to brown. Serve it with a bright, crisp salad to offset the richness.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, casseroles, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cauliflower (2 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets the size of macaroni
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar (about 6 ounces)
1 cup heavy cream
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Toss the cauliflower with the olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, spread in an even layer and roast until browned and cooked through but retaining some bite, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to an 8-inch or other 2-quart baking dish. (You could also bake this in individual ramekins; just mix the cauliflower with the other ingredients in a medium bowl before dividing.) Reserve 1/4 cup Cheddar. Add the remaining 1 1/4 cups Cheddar, heavy cream, garlic and cayenne to the cauliflower and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, then top with the reserved 1/4 cup Cheddar.
  • Roast until the cream has thickened, the cheese has melted, and some of the cauliflower is browned on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

BEST EVER CAULIFLOWER MAC & CHEESE



Best Ever Cauliflower Mac & Cheese image

We all know that the best topping for cauliflower is cheese, now you can have both your comfort food and your veggie all in one bowl. Inspired by Jamie Oliver's cauliflower mac & cheese, this one is a creamy, vegetarian dish with hidden veggies for your kids!

Provided by colleenfitzgerald_1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cauliflower, fresh or frozen
8 ounces macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook the cauliflower in simmering water until tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove.
  • Cut the cauliflower florets into bite size pieces.
  • Return water to the boil and cook the pasta in the same water. Drain.
  • Combine the melted butter, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in medium sauce pan.
  • Add flour mixed with salt, nutmeg and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
  • Slowly add the milk and cream, stirring continuously until blended.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes or until it thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add the cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Combine the pasta, cauliflower and cheese sauce and transfer to a buttered casserole dish.
  • Top with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the breadcrumbs form a crispy crust.

CAULIFLOWER "MAC" AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



Cauliflower

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1/2 teaspoon
1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
Vegetable oil spray
1 cup heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
  • Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  • Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.
  • Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes. Serve.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE



Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese image

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

Provided by Fernella

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Butter an 8x10-inch baking dish.
  • Mix roasted cauliflower with cheese sauce. Transfer to the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 156.1 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 33.2 g, Sodium 845.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 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 & MACARONI CHEESE



Cauliflower & macaroni cheese image

What do you get if you add cauliflower, cheese and macaroni? Comfort food heaven

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

250g macaroni
1 head cauliflower , broken into pieces
25g butter
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tsp English mustard powder
450ml milk
100g cheddar , grated

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni following pack instructions, adding the cauliflower for the final 4 mins.
  • Melt the butter in a pan, then stir in the flour and mustard powder and cook for 2 mins. Gradually add the milk, stirring all the time to get a smooth sauce. Add three-quarters of the cheese and some seasoning to the sauce.
  • Drain the macaroni and cauliflower and stir into the cheese sauce. Transfer to an ovenproof dish, then sprinkle over the remaining cheese and flash under a hot grill until golden and bubbling. Serve with a green salad, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.68 milligram of sodium

CAULIFLOWER MAC & CHEESE



Cauliflower Mac & Cheese image

Make and share this Cauliflower Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large head cauliflower, cut in florets (about 2 pounds)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
2 cups grated Fontina cheese
1/2 cup ground parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss until coated. Roast for 20 minutes, just until golden brown. Transfer to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • In a medium sauce pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook the paste, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring often, cooking until sauce has thickened. Add the cheeses and whisk until combined. Season with salt and lots of pepper.
  • Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling. Rest for 15 minutes and then serve, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2477.3, Fat 181.2, SaturatedFat 97.3, Cholesterol 489.9, Sodium 4237.8, Carbohydrate 107.1, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 57, Protein 117.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh cauliflower: Fresh cauliflower with a firm texture and no brown spots is best for this recipe.
  • Cut the cauliflower into small florets: Cutting the cauliflower into small florets helps it cook evenly and absorb the sauce well.
  • Steam the cauliflower until tender: Steaming the cauliflower until it is tender but still has a slight bite is essential. This helps it retain its texture and prevents it from becoming mushy.
  • Make a creamy cheese sauce: The cheese sauce is what makes this dish so delicious. Use a blend of cheeses that melt well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Add spices and seasonings to taste: Don't be afraid to add spices and seasonings to the cheese sauce to taste. This will help it come alive and give it more flavor.
  • Bake the mac and cheese until golden brown: Baking the mac and cheese until it is golden brown on top gives it a delicious crispy texture.

Conclusion:

This cauliflower mac and cheese is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mac and cheese. It is packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

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