LOW CARB MAC-ISH AND CHEESE

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I adapted this recipe from my mac and cheese dish when my husband went on a low-carb diet.

Provided by Laine Murphy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
¾ cup grated Gouda cheese
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup milk
½ cup bread crumbs, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a Dutch oven or baking dish.
  • 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 slightly tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove cauliflower and cool until easily handled. Break cauliflower into bite-size pieces.
  • Layer cauliflower, onion, mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Gouda cheese in the Dutch oven; season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pour milk over cheese layer. Cover Dutch oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove cover and stir mixture. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top. Continue baking until top is browned, 20 to 30 minutes more. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 478.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

M haiderali
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a low-carb alternative to mac and cheese.


TiGeRTaSMiD
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I'm on a low-carb diet and I was craving mac and cheese. This recipe was a great substitute and it tasted delicious.


Zargham rajput786
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but it didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The cauliflower was a bit too crunchy for my taste.


Ro Burhan
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Lister Kalombola
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I'm not a fan of cauliflower, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


H mirwais Katawazai
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Marcus Marshall
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I loved the cauliflower crust and the cheese sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


rabi smith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lorraine Hayes
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The cauliflower was a great way to make it low-carb, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Radha Thapa
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cauliflower mac-ish and cheese was actually really good! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyon


Cojuana Kenney
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This low-carb mac-ish and cheese was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. The cauliflower was a great substitute for pasta, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.