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Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Healthier Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese


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  • Author: Natalia
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 1x

Description

This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is such a delicious and healthier twist on everyone’s favorite comfort food – mac and cheese! It’s also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower and sneak in some extra veggies!


Ingredients

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1 1/2 pound cauliflower head, cut into florets

2 tbsp avocado oil

1 tsp pink himalyan salt

12 oz pasta

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk

1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1 tsp garlic powder

3/4 tsp onion powder

salt and black pepper

1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, fontina or gruyère cheese


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking pan with a parchment paper.
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until it starts to brown.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside. In a small bowl melt butter and stir in breadcrumbs. 
  4. Place pasta water, coconut milk, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and 1/2 of the roasted cauliflower in a high speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer cooked pasta into a baking dish. Pour the sauce, add remaining cauliflower florets and shredded cheese. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes