Mac & Cheese Cauliflower Bake Recipe

Mac & Cheese Cauliflower Bake

INGREDIENTS:

• 7 cups roughly chopped cauliflower (about 1 extra-large head)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (or fresh, minced garlic 1 clove)
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
• ¼ cup cheddar cheese powder * Best cheese powder options include: Anthony’s or Hoosier Hill Farm brands.
• 2 Tbsp. light sour cream
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• ½ oz. (2 Tbsp.) unsalted roasted cashews, finely chopped
• Optional topping – fresh chives

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a baking sheet and an 8”x8” baking pan with avocado oil.
2. Place cauliflower on the baking sheet, and lightly spray with avocado oil. Top with garlic powder and onion powder. Bake until tender and lightly browned, about 25  minutes.
3. In a large bowl combine cream cheese, cheese powder, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper. Stir until mostly smooth. Add cooked cauliflower and mix to thoroughly coat.
4. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to the baking pan. Top with shredded cheese and cashews. Bake until cheese has melted about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Facts:

This recipe makes 4 servings

• Fat: 9.5g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 8g

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