Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower
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Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower is meal-time perfection with its cheesy flavor and creamy texture that elevates this nutritious vegetable to new heights!
It’s funny to me how my recipes develop at times. For instance, take this Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower, I had mascarpone leftover from this Low-Carb Peach Mascarpone Flatbread I needed to use. I’ve been leaning to a more plant-based diet lately and wanted to use it with a vegetable.
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Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower
I was pleasantly pleased how good Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower is. I’m a total Mac n Cheese lover and this gave me that same luscious, creamy, cheesy mouth feel while cutting calories tremendously with the cauliflower instead of pasta. As well, mascarpone is gluten-free and works beautifully partnered with cauliflower.
For my taste, I used a good bit of salt, pepper, and garlic. Adjust those seasonings to your liking.
As well, I used almond milk, but whole milk or heavy cream would make this side dish even more decadent.
Tips and Tidbits
- First of all, cauliflower is very low in calories yet high in vitamins. In fact, cauliflower contains some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need.
- Cauliflower is high in fiber, with 3 grams of fiber in one cup of cauliflower.
- As well, cauliflower is a great source of antioxidants, which protect your cells from harmful free radicals and inflammation.
- Finally, cauliflower is low in carbs.
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Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 8 ounces mascarpone
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened unflavored almond milk
- 1 clove garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place cauliflower florets in a microwave and oven safe dish and cover. Microwave 3 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Whisk mascarpone, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour over cauliflower. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes before servings
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
Cauliflower is our family’s favorite. Everyone also loves cheese. I’ll definitely make this recipe next family gathering!
This was an absolutely scrumptious way to serve cauliflower! Even my grandkids gobbled it down. Love the simplicity. What a great recipe. Thank you!
I love finding new ways to use cauliflower. This was absolutely decadent and delicious. Thanks for a great recipe. I be making this one again!
Simply the best scalloped dish! Love the cauliflower in there, so delicious!