Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

Perfectly rich, creamy and cheesy low carb friendly Cauliflower Mac and Cheese recipe! Get all of the decadence without the carbs and pasta!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 313kcal

Ingredients

2 heads of cauliflower washed and leaves removed
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups shredded cheeses I used creamy havarti, colby jack, and mild cheddar cheeses.
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Pour approximately 2 inches of water into a large pot with a steamer basket. Warm water over medium-high heat, and add cauliflower heads to the steamer basket. Cover the pot with a lid. Steam the cauliflower for approximately 10 minutes or until easily pierced.
Once cauliflower is softened, chop the heads into small chunks that are approximately 1-inch in diameter. Place cauliflower chunks into a baking dish (at least 9 inches wide).
Season cauliflower with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, eggs, and heavy cream to form a custard. Pour the custard into the cauliflower and mix until cauliflower is evenly coated.
Mix 2 cups of shredded cheeses into the cauliflower mixture. Top the dish with the remaining cup of cheese. Season the top of the dish with additional pepper.
Bake the cauliflower mac and cheese for 35 minutes or until bubbly. To brown the top cheese, broil for 1-2 additional minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

How to Store

Once it's cooled to room temp, add to an airtight container and pop in the fridge. It should be all good for 3-4 days.

To freeze, add to a freezer safe container or ziptop bag removing all air. It will keep for 2-3 months then thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat, add milk or cream to get it creamy again. Then add to a 350 degree oven and heat until warmed through or zap in the microwave for 2 minutes.

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