Macaroni and cheese without the mac! Featuring cauliflower to give it a low carb alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp butter
- 12 oz bag of cauliflower florets
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- ¾ cup + ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- dash of garlic powder
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter.
- Cook cauliflower according to package directions. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.
- Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk in the cream cheese continuously whisking until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the ¾ cup of cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic. Whisk just until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir all to combine.
- Top with the remaining ½ cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
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