Best 7 Gh Cauliflower Mac N Cheese 5fix Recipes

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If you're a fan of comfort food and plant-based cuisine, then you must try the tantalizing delight of cauliflower mac n cheese, a hearty and healthy dish that delivers a burst of flavor with every bite. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and crispy, roasted cauliflower florets. Whether you're looking for a vegan alternative to traditional mac n cheese or simply seeking a lighter and more nutritious dish, this recipe has you covered.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 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.

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE



Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese image

This low-fat, dairy-free version of an American classic certainly has the right look, with its creamy orange sauce, thanks to pureed cauliflower, vegan Cheddar and turmeric. We used umami-packed miso paste and nutritional yeast to evoke the savory, nutty quality of cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups small cauliflower florets, chopped
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 large clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 small lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon white or yellow miso paste
2 teaspoons spicy mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 cup plain unsweetened almond or other plant-based milk
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
10 ounces shredded vegan Cheddar (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 pound elbow macaroni
Hot sauce, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Put the cauliflower and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cover, bring to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is fully softened, about 20 minutes. Transfer the cooked cauliflower and all the cooking liquid to a food processor and set aside. Wipe out the saucepan.
  • Heat the oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, miso, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne and turmeric until well combined. Gradually whisk in the almond milk, nutritional yeast and brown sugar and bring just to a simmer. Remove from heat.
  • Process the cauliflower until smooth. With the food processor running, gradually add the warm almond milk mixture and process until extra creamy.
  • Transfer the cauliflower-almond milk mixture to a large saucepan over medium heat, add the vegan Cheddar and stir occasionally until it melts.
  • Meanwhile, add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Strain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Stir in some of the reserved pasta cooking liquid to reach your desired consistency. Add salt to taste. Serve hot with hot sauce on the side if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Sodium 650 milligrams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CAULIFLOWER "MACARONI" AND CHEESE



Cauliflower

A healthier version of the classic comfort food... it won for "Best Mac and Cheese" at our annual cookout, kids love it, and you don't feel as guilty!

Provided by angelinamarie3

Categories     Cauliflower Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set on paper towels to dry.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and cook until bubbling. Slowly add 1 cup Cheddar cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place cauliflower in the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over top and stir until thoroughly coated. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is fully melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 283.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CAULIFLOWER MAC-N-CHEESE



Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese image

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

MASTERCHEF CAULIFLOWER "MAC 'N' CHEESE"



Masterchef Cauliflower

Okay, so this doesn't actually have any "mac" in it, but it's still a great dish. This is a slight adaptation of a recipe I found in the June 13, 2011 issue of People. The original was created by the MasterChef winner, Whitney Miller. The only change I made was to use regular milk instead of fat-free. After reading that dairies often add powdered milk to their skim to mask its naturally blue color (yes, Blue!) I just can't endorse the stuff.

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups cauliflower florets (1 head)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Toss florets in oil on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Roast until fork-tender and lightly browned, 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Reduce oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute (I cooked mine for a few more minutes to a toasty brown). Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Whisk in cream and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoons pepper and all but 2 tablespoons of cheese. Stir over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. (I didn't even turn my flame back on, just stirred until the cheese melted from the residual heat.).
  • Place cauliflower in an 8x8-in. glass baking dish or 4 10-oz. ramekins. Pour cheese sauce on top. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake until sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.8, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 155.6, Sodium 676, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 16.1

GH CAULIFLOWER MAC 'N' CHEESE #5FIX



GH Cauliflower Mac 'N' Cheese #5FIX image

5-Ingredient Fix Contest Entry. This is from Good Housekeeping Sept 2012. Six months later I tried the recipe, and I don't want to lose it! It's soooo good, and less guilt about eating "cheese" sauce! We used chicken broth and penne, and it was delicious!

Provided by swankypup

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 1/2 lb) cauliflower heads
4 medium carrots
1 cup sodium-free vegetable broth
2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
8 ounces broccoli florets or 3 cups broccoli florets, small
2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
12 ounces elbow macaroni
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat salted water to boiling on high. Add cauliflower florets (discard core) cut into 2-inch pieces and 4 carrots thinly sliced. Cook 15 minutes or until tender.
  • In blender, combine broth, cream cheese, mustard, cayenne, 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. With slotted spoon, transfer tender cauliflower and carrots into blender.
  • Add pasta to same water veggies were cooked inches Cook half the time that label directs, adding broccoli during last minute of cooking. Drain.
  • Mix pasta, broccoli, cauliflower sauce, and half of tomatoes in a 2-1/2 quart shallow baking dish.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the other half of tomorroes.
  • Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown on top and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 220.1, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 17.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh cauliflower: Fresh cauliflower has a better flavor and texture than frozen cauliflower. If you must use frozen cauliflower, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Use a food processor to rice the cauliflower: This is the easiest way to get the cauliflower into small, even pieces. You can also use a grater, but it will take longer.
  • Season the cauliflower rice well: Cauliflower rice can be bland, so it's important to season it well. Use a variety of spices, herbs, and seasonings to create a flavorful dish.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower rice: Cauliflower rice cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked cauliflower rice will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a good quality cheese sauce: The cheese sauce is what makes mac and cheese so delicious, so it's important to use a good quality cheese sauce. You can use a store-bought cheese sauce or make your own.
  • Add mix-ins: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins to your cauliflower mac and cheese. Some popular mix-ins include cooked bacon, diced chicken, and peas.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower mac and cheese is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a classic comfort food. It's a great option for those who are following a low-carb or keto diet, or for those who are simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional mac and cheese. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a cauliflower mac and cheese recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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