Roasted Cauliflower & Broccoli Mac and Cheese

email
  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 head, medium Cauliflower florets, raw 2 small Broccoli heads, fresh 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 dash Salt 90 g Bacon, Streaky (6 small slices)CHEESE SAUCE AND CHEESE TOPPING1 tbsp Butter, unsalted 1.5 cloves minced Garlic 240 mL Heavy Cream 3/4 cup, shredded Mozzarella Cheese150 grams Cream Cheese 1/2 cup, shredded Cheddar (Tasty) Cheese
Directions
1) Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C /180 fan.

2) Place the cauliflower and broccoli florets on a non stick baking tray and toss with olive oil and salt. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Add the chopped bacon and bake for a further 20 minutes until cooked and the broccoli slightly crisp.

3) Meanwhile, in a sauce pan heat the butter and garlic over medium heat.

4) Cook until the garlic starts to become fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add heavy/double cream, 1/2 cup (60g) of mozzarella, cream cheese, and 1/2 of the cheddar cheese. Stir until melted using a hand whisk and then simmer on a low heat for about 2 minutes until fully melted. Stir through 2 - 4 tbsp of almond milk (or water) if you prefer a thinner sauce.

5) Add the broccoli, cauliflower and bacon to a baking dish. Pour over the cheese sauce and top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella.

6) Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden on top.

Serving Size: makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KELLY_NZ.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 484.4
  • Total Fat: 39.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 108.9 mg
  • Sodium: 538.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.6 g
  • Protein: 20.0 g

Member Reviews