Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, cut into small bite-size pieces
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes or pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup gruyere cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and arrange the cauliflower pieces on it.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pieces are tender and some are slightly browned.
- In a large pot, heat the heavy cream and cream cheese over low heat, whisking until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar, gruyere, and Monterey Jack cheese to the pot and stir until melted and well combined.
- Stir in the paprika (if using) and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Once the cheese sauce is smooth and comes to a simmer, remove from heat.
- Add the roasted cauliflower to the cheese sauce, stirring gently until the cauliflower is completely coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your cheesy, low-carb indulgence!
Notes
- To make this dish dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese, milk, and cheese alternatives.
- For a spicy twist, add cayenne pepper or jalapeños to the cheese sauce.
- Frozen cauliflower can be used, but fresh cauliflower will give better texture when roasted.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the dish in the microwave or stovetop; add milk or cream to thin the sauce if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
