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Yields:
8 servings
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Meal Type:
Side Dishes
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Cheesy Spicy Cauliflower Bake

A low carb Mac & Cheese alternative that can also be made with broccoli.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large pot add 1 - 2" hot water, place steamer basket and cauliflower. Steam for 10-15 minutes until slightly tender. Remove from heat.
  2. In a medium baking dish, place steamed cauliflower, breaking pieces apart and making an even layer of cauliflower florets on the baking dish. Set aside. Start heating oven to 450° F (230° C).
  3. In a medium mixing bowl place remaining ingredients, mix well with a spatula, add extra mayonnaise to make it somewhat spreadable. Spread cheese mixture evenly over cauliflower in the baking dish.
  4. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and at desired crispiness. Serve warm.
  5. Notes: The cauliflower can be steamed ahead and chilled before adding cheese mixture. It can be further chilled and then cooked at the last minute.
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Reviews 
very tasty! I did use the olive oil mayo (lower in fat) & I slightly mixed the cheese mixture into the cauliflower instead of just on top. One of the family's new favorites.
04 Mar 14 by member: Mvanhaaren
This was very good and I'll make it again. I left off the cayenne pepper because others didn't like the hot spice, but for myself, yum! It reminded me of mac and cheese. I noticed it was even better the next day so next time I'll make it a day ahead.
07 Sep 13 by member: nonotofat
My whole family enjoyed this but I think I may try another type of cheese next time. I liked the flavor pretty well but found as I ate it the flavor grew a bit strong for me. Think I'm going to try maybe a taco cheese mix or maybe swiss (love swiss).
10 Mar 11 by member: GEL
I dont like cauliflower but I have already made this dish twice this week. It is sooooooo good.
03 Feb 11 by member: teamv3
very good!
30 Jul 10 by member: candyann
Excellent. I'd cut back on the cayenne next time, but that's just my taste buds. I only had sliced cheddar in the house and just cut it up really fine and it worked. When it seemed like it wouldn't spread, I added some half & half instead of more mayo. Worked fine. Definitely a keeper!
16 Jun 10 by member: Truesue
Wonderfully cheesy and delicious!
09 Jun 10 by member: disneychele
Ah...mazing.
10 Feb 10 by member: Bestia
Well, I gave this recipe a 4 out of five stars, I thought it was a bit to salty/spicy, but tasty. :) My husband LOVED IT!!! You have renewed his faith in cauliflower and opened up different possiblities by changing up the recipe a bit. thanks for putting this out there. :)
18 Aug 09 by member: Sandra42077
This is designed for Atkins but can be modified as a tasty side dish for any diet with substitution of low-fat mayo and cheese. I just made it with chopped jalapenos and bacon crumbles on top and everyone loved it!
22 Sep 08 by member: sararay
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Nutrition summary:

There are 171 calories in 1 serving of Cheesy Spicy Cauliflower Bake.
Calorie break-down: 61% fat, 22% carbs, 17% protein.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
171
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
12.09g
16%
Saturated Fat
5.23g
26%
Trans Fat
-
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.973g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.345g
Cholesterol
26mg
9%
Sodium
420mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
9.7g
4%
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
10%
Sugars
3.66g
Protein
7.58g
Vitamin D
0mcg
1%
Calcium
179mg
14%
Iron
0.71mg
4%
Potassium
349mg
7%
Vitamin A
66mcg
7%
Vitamin C
49mg
54%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
9%
of RDI*
(171 calories)
9% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (22%)
 
Fat (61%)
 
Protein (17%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories

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