Cauliflower Mac and Cheese With Pumpkin and Bacon
Replace pastas with this slightly-sweet cauliflower mac and cheese. It's made with pumpkin and topped with crispy bacon!
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Chopped Bacon Pieces plus more for garnish
- 1 large Head of Cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Add the cauliflower to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, add the butter to a skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Saute the garlic in the melted butter for one minute.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and pumpkin puree, and whisk to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in the paprika, shredded cheddar, bacon and parmesan cheese.
- Stir until the cheese has melted.
- Add additional heavy whipping cream or chicken broth if the mixture is too thick.
- Stir the roasted cauliflower into the cheese sauce, and toss to combine well.
- Serve garnished with additional bacon.
Notes
Calories: 355 Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.