LOW CARB MAC-ISH AND CHEESE

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I adapted this recipe from my mac and cheese dish when my husband went on a low-carb diet.

Provided by Laine Murphy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
¾ cup grated Gouda cheese
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup milk
½ cup bread crumbs, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a Dutch oven or baking dish.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until slightly tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove cauliflower and cool until easily handled. Break cauliflower into bite-size pieces.
  • Layer cauliflower, onion, mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Gouda cheese in the Dutch oven; season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pour milk over cheese layer. Cover Dutch oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove cover and stir mixture. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top. Continue baking until top is browned, 20 to 30 minutes more. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 478.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Nathan Lowman
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This dish is a great example of how low-carb food can be just as delicious as traditional high-carb dishes.


Ann gitau
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I love that this recipe uses cauliflower instead of pasta. It's a great way to get more vegetables into my diet.


Sajid Arman
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I'm always looking for new low-carb recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's delicious and satisfying, and it doesn't leave me feeling bloated.


Ashe Burns
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This dish is perfect for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Esther Abayomi
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and they couldn't believe that it was low-carb. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Tulsi Raja
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the mac-ish and cheese, and they didn't even realize that they were eating cauliflower.


Oscar Lloyd
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I'm not a fan of cheese, but I loved this dish. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Imam Jaan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I always have a head of cauliflower in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.


Jessica Ewing
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Ginane Mohamed
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves mac and cheese but is looking for a healthier alternative.


kayleigh coetzee
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This dish is a great example of how low-carb food can be just as delicious as traditional high-carb dishes.


Realest Barber1
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I love that this recipe uses cauliflower instead of pasta. It's a great way to get more vegetables into my diet.


genuine determination
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I'm always looking for new low-carb recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's delicious and satisfying, and it doesn't leave me feeling bloated.


Yousuf Sherzai
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This dish is perfect for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Usama Khan444
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and they couldn't believe that it was low-carb. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Perpetual Chioma Ugwu
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the mac-ish and cheese, and they didn't even realize that they were eating cauliflower.


Engineer Asif Talukder
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this dish was amazing! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Polash Sarkar
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Egy Eagle
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a low-carb alternative to mac and chee


Angela Ankomah
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This low-carb mac-ish and cheese was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was a great substitute for pasta, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.