Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Bacon

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Yield: 6 servings

Roasted Cauliflower florets are roasted and coated in a rich, creamy and cheesy mac and cheese sauce with bacon bits. It’s an indulgent dish that can be served as an entree or a side along with any meal! It’s also keto-friendly, gluten-free and low-carb!

Ingredients: 

• (2) 10 ounce bags of Church Brother Farms Cauliflower Florets

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt; divided

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; divided

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 

• 4 ounces cream cheese; cut into small cubes or pieces

• 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese or Monterey Jack cheese

• 4 slices of cooked bacon; roughly chopped

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet coated with foil or parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, coat well. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cauliflower pieces are softened. Some pieces will be darker in color.

2. Once the cauliflower is cooked, in a large pot on low heat add the heavy cream and the cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese is melted. Add the remaining cheeses and continue to stir until all cheeses are melted. Add the spices (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, remaining salt and remaining pepper) to the sauce and incorporate- this process is quick and will take a few minutes. Once the cheesy mixture is smooth and comes to a simmer, remove from heat and vigorously whisk.

3. Add the roasted cauliflower pieces and half of the cooked bacon pieces and stir until all of the cauliflower pieces are coated. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining bacon. Garnish the top with thinly sliced green onions and chives (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Bacon

Yield: 6

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Roasted Cauliflower florets are roasted and coated in a rich, creamy and cheesy mac and cheese sauce with bacon bits. It’s an indulgent dish that can be served as an entree or a side along with any meal! It’s also keto-friendly, gluten-free and low-carb!

Ingredients

• (2) 10 ounce bags of Church Brother Farms Cauliflower Florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt; divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese; cut into small cubes or pieces
• 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 slices of cooked bacon; roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet coated with foil or parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, coat well. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cauliflower pieces are softened. Some pieces will be darker in color.
2. Once the cauliflower is cooked, in a large pot on low heat add the heavy cream and the cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese is melted. Add the remaining cheeses and continue to stir until all cheeses are melted. Add the spices (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, remaining salt and remaining pepper) to the sauce and incorporate- this process is quick and will take a few minutes. Once the cheesy mixture is smooth and comes to a simmer, remove from heat and vigorously whisk.
3. Add the roasted cauliflower pieces and half of the cooked bacon pieces and stir until all of the cauliflower pieces are coated. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining bacon. Garnish the top with thinly sliced green onions and chives (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

538

Fat

50 g

Sat. Fat

25 g

Carbs

8 g

Fiber

2 g

Sugar

4 g

Protein

17 g

Sodium

917 mg

Cholesterol

119 mg

Potassium

445 mg

Calcium

343 mg

Iron

1 mg