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Mock Mac and Cheese

Cheesy ooey-gooey low-carb mock "macaroni" and cheese.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 192kcal

Equipment

  • 8 by 8-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit). Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander until very dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream and cream cheese to a simmer, whisking until smooth. Add the mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, and shredded cheese. Continue stirring until smooth.
  • Pour this mixture over the cauliflower.
  • Bake until slightly brown and bubbly and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg