Best Ever Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Best Ever Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
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Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 900.37 Kcal (3770 kJ)
Calories from fat 475.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.85g 81%
Cholesterol 146.55mg 49%
Sodium 1189.94mg 50%
Potassium 530.03mg 11%
Total Carbs 72.61g 24%
Sugars 8.78g 35%
Dietary Fiber 4.67g 19%
Protein 33.88g 68%
Vitamin C 32.8mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 766.8mg 77%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 216.02 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.68g 81%
Cholesterol 35.16mg 49%
Sodium 285.49mg 50%
Potassium 127.16mg 11%
Total Carbs 17.42g 24%
Sugars 2.11g 35%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 19%
Protein 8.13g 68%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1mg 24%
Calcium 184mg 77%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.6
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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