Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese

Use cauliflower instead of macaroni for this low-carb mac and cheese that is so easy and flavorful that you won't miss the real thing.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 132 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground dry mustard
• cooking spray
• 1 ½ cups chopped cauliflower
• 2 ⅝ ounces shredded 2% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and boil until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and place into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 3

Blend together Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl; beat with an electric blender until smooth.

Step 4

Spoon blended mixture over cauliflower and stir until cauliflower is completely coated.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 35 minutes.