Cheesy Cauliflower Bake: A Low Carb Twist on Mac and Cheese

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6cupssmall cauliflower florets

  • 3tablespoonsnon-hydrogenated margarine, divided

  • 1onion, chopped

  • cupflour

  • 2teaspoonsdry mustard

  • 2 ½cupsmilk

  • 1 ½cupsCRACKER BARREL Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese, divided

  • cupKRAFT 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese, divided

  • ½cuppanko bread crumbs

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Cook cauliflower in boiling water in large saucepan 4 minutes. Drain well.

  3. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and mustard; cook and stir 1 minute. Whisk in milk; cook 5 minutes or until thickened, frequently stirring. Remove from heat. Add 1 1/4 cups Cheddar and 3 tablespoons Parmesan; stir until Cheddar is melted. Add cauliflower; stir to evenly coat. Spoon into a 2.5-liter casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.

  4. Microwave remaining margarine in medium microwaveable bowl 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan; sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.

  5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through, topping with remaining Cheddar for the last 5 minutes.

Tips

For added flavour and texture, stir 1/4 cup Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits into cheese sauce before adding cauliflower.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
24%
Saturated Fat
10g
49%
Cholesterol
23mg
8%
Sodium
461mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
16g
32%
Vitamin C
49mg
55%
Calcium
155mg
12%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
521mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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