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Mac n’ Cheese doesn’t need the macaroni to be amazing. We’ve replaced the mac with toasty cauliflower and added some green peas so we can enjoy this indulgent dish with a little less guilt. Whether you are attempting low-carb living or making Mondays meatless, you won’t feel a void on this plate. We still have a dangerously addicting cheese sauce, using an amalgam of cheeses, that will coat our beautiful veggies with a velvety blanket of cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
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2 SERVINGS
- 1 head cauliflower (leaves and core included)
- 2 cups cheese (parmesan, white cheddar, little nubs of fancy cheese...etc.)
- 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 3 slices white bread (can be from freezer)
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- olive oil (staples)
- salt (staples)
- pepper (staples)
- 3 Tbsp. butter (staples)
- 3 Tbsp. flour (staples)
- 1 1/2 cups milk (staples)
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Directions
- Equipment: large oven-safe pan for cauliflower, small pot for cheese sauce, grater, small pan for bread crumbs
- Preheat your oven to broil. Grab your cauliflower and cut it into quadrants. Flip each quadrant on its side and sneak your knife between the core and the florets. Break the florets apart into bite-sized pieces. Rough chop the core and the leaves, yes, the leaves too! Place all the cauliflower in a large pan. Generously drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Place pan in the broiler for 10 minutes.
- Grab a small pot to begin the cheese sauce. Melt butter in the pan to begin making a roux as the base for the sauce. Add flour to the butter and stir to combine. Cook over medium/high heat until flour is completely dissolved and the roux has deep blonde color. Now whisk in the milk, reserving a bit in case we need to thin out the sauce later. Continue to cook, allowing the sauce to thicken until it reaches the consistency of pancake batter.
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Reviews(52)
Yummly User a year ago
This was delicious. I used Parmesan and Cheddar cheese. There is a lot of sauce!
Yummly User a year ago
Delicious dishbut the instructions are not accurate. The sauce was too thick and needed quite a bit more milk. And taking it off the flame when adding the cheese and frozen peas was not a good instruction. The sauce turned immediately cold and as a result, I had to microwave the entire thing at the end. But my husband really loved it, so all‘s well that ends well, I guess.
Yummly User a year ago
This was delicious and definitely satisfied my craving for mac and cheese. I needed quite a bit of extra milk to keep the sauce from becoming a giant glob of cheese, and I added some extra peas to the sauce. Also used panko and butter instead of the bread on top.
Yummly User a year ago
One of my favourite dishes! So delicious!
Yummly User 2 years ago
tried this and loved it, it was such a challenge to not eat all of it in one setting. Didnt have high hopes, because ive only ever had frozen cauliflower mac and cheese (was terrible) this was way way better!
Yummly User 2 years ago
It was so delicious and easy to make. Everyone loved it. I will be adding this to the rotation.
Yummly User 2 years ago
Made it more keto friendly, but awesome.
Yummly User 2 years ago
I like the video with the little extra tips on cutting and removing heat. My broiler is crazy hot so really have to watch it but this is a great cauliflower recipe.
Jessica DeWitt 2 years ago
As long as you avoid the accompanying video, this recipe is great! Absolutely delicious. Will definitely make again.
Yummly User 3 years ago
Very nice and simple recipe
Yummly User 3 years ago
It wasn't as easy as he made it look. The sauce got really thick & was barely warm after putting the peas in it. The cauliflower took about 15 min to get to the crispy stage. It did taste really good, but made a mess in the kitchen. I doubt I'll make it again!
Yummly User 3 years ago
yum! followed exactly.
Yummly User 3 years ago
it was delicious. I doubled the amount and the whole family enjoyed it
Yummly User 3 years ago
Cheese sauce is amazing but the cauliflower is a little too tough
Yummly User 3 years ago
Delicious, needs to cook longer
Yummly User 3 years ago
It is ok, but my cauliflower was not ready after 10 min broil. I’m still not sure what temperature needs for broiling. Not sure that will try again
Yummly User 3 years ago
I will be making this again
Yummly User 3 years ago
Very good and a different kind of dinner. Got some veg in as well.
Yummly User 3 years ago
Sooo good and easy to make
Yummly User 3 years ago
So good!! Added 1/2 lb of elbow pasta, cooked. Used Parmesan, mozzarella, and Colby Jack. Will make again!
Yummly User 3 years ago
We added frozen choppedpeppers instead of peas super easy recipe used oat milk instead of milk
Yummly User 4 years ago
really good! would add 1/3cup of mac to make it a bit more filling
Yummly User 4 years ago
Super tasty, a few moving parts but if you prep well it is very manageable and simple for a week night
Yummly User 4 years ago
Great substitute for Mac n cheese. May be a good side dish for Thanksgiving!
Yummly User 4 years ago
Turned out amazing!!!
Yummly User 4 years ago
i ended up adding some elbow macaroni and i used panko bread crumbs and threw it back it oven at the end. super tasty.
Yummly User 4 years ago
So yummy so easy so quick! And entertaining 😀
Yummly User 4 years ago
Wonderful!! Loved it!
Yummly User 4 years ago
Turned out great! Exactly what I wanted and expected.
Yummly User 4 years ago
i used soy milk, vegan cheese and fresh snow peas, nuttlex (butter substitute). very happy