Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Cauliflower Broiled Cauliflower "Mac" & Cheese Be the first to rate & review! We replaced pasta with cauliflower in this creamy low-carb "mac" and cheese. A sprinkle of Parmesan on top and a quick trip under the broiler gives this cheesy side dish a savory, crispy crust. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Jason Donnelly Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb High-Protein Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8 cups coarsely chopped cauliflower florets 1 ½ cups reduced-fat milk, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Snipped chives for garnish Directions Position rack in upper third of oven. Preheat broiler to high. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, heat 1 1/4 cups milk in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium heat until steaming. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk, cornstarch and dry mustard together in a small bowl until smooth. Add to the hot milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in pepper and salt, then whisk in Cheddar and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add the cauliflower and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over the top and broil until browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chives, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 215 Calories 15g Fat 12g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 3/4 cup Calories 215 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 5g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 43mg 14% Vitamin A 579IU 12% Sodium 376mg 16% Potassium 434mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.