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8 serving(s)
Preparation Time:
5 mins
Cooking Time:
45 mins
Meal type:
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by member: sararay

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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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.
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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.
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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).
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10 Mar 11 by member: GEL
I dont like cauliflower but I have already made this dish twice this week. It is sooooooo good.
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03 Feb 11 by member: teamv3
very good!
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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!
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16 Jun 10 by member: Truesue
Wonderfully cheesy and delicious!
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09 Jun 10 by member: disneychele
Ah...mazing.
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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. :)
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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!
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22 Sep 08 by member: sararay
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Nutritional Summary:

There are 171 calories in 1 serving of Cheesy Spicy Cauliflower Bake.
Calorie Breakdown: 61% fat, 22% carbs, 17% prot.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
per serve
per serve
Energy
714 kj
171 kcal
Fat
12.09g
Saturated Fat
5.23g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.973g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.345g
Cholesterol
26mg
Sodium
420mg
Carbohydrates
9.7g
Fibre
2.8g
Sugar
3.66g
Protein
7.58g
Potassium
349mg
9%
of RDI*
(171 cal)
9% RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (22%)
 
Fat (61%)
 
Protein (17%)
*Based on an RDI of 2000 calories

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