Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is creamy, satisfying, and so crave-worthy! This low carb mac and cheese is a delicious substitute for pasta.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Keyword: roasted cauliflower mac and cheese
Servings: 6
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier
Roast the Cauliflower
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Place the cauliflower on a large rimmed baking sheet (baking sheet will be very full). Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toss it with your hands to coat it well with the oil then spread out evenly over the baking sheet.
Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until just beginning to brown and barely fork tender, stirring with a spatula a couple of times throughout the cooking time. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
Make the Cheese Sauce
Melt the butter with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch oven-proof saute pan over MEDIUM heat (alternately, you can make the sauce in a large saucepan and transfer to a baking dish). Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Whisk in the flour. Reduce the heat to LOW and cook, whisking, for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden.
Add the milk and continue whisking, increase the heat as needed to bring it to a low boil stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with onion powder, dry mustard, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Add the cheese and remove the pan from the heat, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Assemble and Bake
Stir in the roasted cauliflower (if using a saucepan, transfer the mixture to a baking dish). Transfer to the oven and bake at 400 degrees F until bubbly and golden, about 15 minutes. BROIL 2 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 1mg