5-Ingredient Cauliflower Mac ‘N’ Cheese
featured in Healthier Holiday Sides
Say hello to a guilt-free comfort food classic with this 5-Ingredient Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese! It's a scrumptious, low-carb twist on your favorite cheesy dish that'll have you coming back for seconds.
Tasty Team
88% would make again
Total Time
20 minutes
20 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min

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Total Time
20 minutes
20 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 1 head cauliflower
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup sour cream (60 g), or greek yogurt
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (50 g)
- fresh parsley, chopped, optional
Nutrition Info
- Calories 399
- Fat 23g
- Carbs 29g
- Fiber 12g
- Sugar 13g
- Protein 23g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Cut cauliflower into small florets, about 4 cups (1.2 kg).
- Add cauliflower florets into a 6-quart (6 L) Dutch oven of boiling water and boil for 5 minutes.
- Drain the cauliflower in a colander, and return to the pot. Reduce heat to low.
- Add in salt, pepper, and sour cream, and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Remove from heat. Top with parsley (optional).
- Enjoy!
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