Cheesy Cauliflower
As promised, today I have for you the recipe for that tasty Cheesy Cauliflower dish I made the other night for dinner. I was surprised by how filling this recipe is! If you are someone who loves cheddar on their veggies, you are sure to love this. Even better, it takes hardly any time to whip up and is the perfect combination of comfort and low-carb fare. Serves two as a main or four as a side dish.
Cheesy Cauliflower
Have a hankering for some mac n' cheese but watching your carbs? This delicious recipe is sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 c cauliflower finely chopped
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 1 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ c half and half
- ½ tsp Creole or Cajun seasoning blend (e.g. Tony's)
- salt to taste
- hot sauce as desired (e.g. Tabasco or Frank's Red Hot)
Instructions
- Begin by melting your butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your cauliflower and saute until the cauliflower is lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce your heat to low and add in the remaining ingredients. Stir constantly until the cheeses are completely melted and the cauliflower is evenly coated with the cheesy sauce. Give it a taste and adjust the salt as needed and add a few dashes of hot sauce, if desired. Top with a garnish of chopped chives and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts per Serving (1/2 recipe): 366 calories, 30 g fat, 19 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 757 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 18 g protein, Vit C 78%, Vit A 12%, Calcium 16%, Iron 4%