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Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese⏱ 35 min total
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Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese

Per 1 serving · 182 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
376
19%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    12g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    7.2g
    8% of calories
  • Fat
    34g
    80% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese (182 g) has 376 calories, with 12 g of protein, 7.2 g of carbohydrates and 34 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (80% of calories). It is high in protein (23% DV), Vitamin C (59% DV) and Vitamin K (39% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 22% and 64% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
206cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.1g
Net carbs
5g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.2g
3.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein23%
  • Vitamin C59%
  • Vitamin K39%
  • Riboflavin (B2)20%
  • Vitamin B620%
  • Pantothenic acid21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A15%
  • Vitamin E16%
  • Folate (B9)18%
  • Vitamin B1219%
  • Choline11%
  • Zinc14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium22%
  • Saturated fat64%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    In a frying pan over medium high heat cook bacon until crispy. Drain, then crumble. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 9”x13” baking dish. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with oil and season with salt. Spread cauliflower onto two large baking sheets and roast until tender and lightly golden.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, heat cream cheese. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, then fold in roasted cauliflower. Taste and season more if needed. Stir in crumbled bacon and then transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle mixture in an even layer.

  5. 5

    Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. If desired, turn oven to broil to toast topping further, about 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (182 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A137 μg
15%
Vitamin C53 mg
59%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K47 μg
39%
Thiamine0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
20%
Folate (B9)73 μg
18%
Vitamin B120.5 μg
19%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
21%
Choline61 mg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium241 mg
24%
Iron1 mg
9%
Potassium412 mg
9%
Magnesium27 mg
6%
Phosphorus223 mg
32%
Zinc2 mg
14%
Copper0.1 mg
6%
Manganese0.2 mg
9%
Selenium12 μg
21%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene97 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride12 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats16 g—
Phenylalanine0.5 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol129 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch0.2 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.3 μg—

Burning 376 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 71min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 45min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 31min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 53min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese?

One serving of Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese (1 serving) has 376 calories, which works out to 206 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (23% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 5 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 8% of calories.

How much sodium is in Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese?

504 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Cauliflower Bacon Mac and Cheese?

3.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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