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Cauliflower mac and cheese

Comfort food without the pasta — creamy cheddar sauce over roasted cauliflower florets.

Macros are listed so you can place this meal on keto, Mediterranean, balanced, or another program.

Calories
~380 kcal
Net carbs
6g per serving
Prep time
35 minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 200g sharp cheddar, grated
  • 120ml heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt, pepper, and paprika

Steps

  1. Roast cauliflower at 220°C (425°F) with oil and salt until golden, about 20 minutes.
  2. Melt butter, whisk in cream and mustard, then add cheese until smooth.
  3. Fold roasted cauliflower through the sauce.
  4. Broil 2–3 minutes until bubbly. Finish with paprika.

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