Ultimate Cheesy Mac and Cheese with a Twist!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1headcauliflower, broken into florets

  • cooking spray

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2cupshalf-and-half

  • 2cupsshredded Mexican cheese blend

  • 1cupshredded Cheddar cheese

  • 2tablespoonscream cheese

  • 1teaspoonunsalted butter, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Spray cauliflower florets with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper; place on a baking sheet.

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  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, heat half-and-half in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add Mexican, Cheddar, and cream cheeses slowly, stirring to combine, until melted.

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  6. Butter an 8×10-inch baking dish. Mix roasted cauliflower with cheese sauce. Transfer to the prepared dish.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories625
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
51g
65%
Saturated Fat
33g
166%
Cholesterol
156mg
52%
Sodium
846mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
31g
61%
Vitamin C
68mg
75%
Calcium
844mg
65%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
689mg
15%

* 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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