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Are you looking for a great substitute for mac and cheese? This article shows you how to easily replace mac and cheese as a side dish. Whether you’re looking to cut macaroni out of your diet or you just want to try something new for today, these mac and cheese replacements are worth trying out!
The best substitute for mac and cheese
Cauliflower mac and cheese
The best substitute for mac and cheese is a simple cauliflower mac and cheese recipe. Usually, cauliflower mac and cheese is made similarly to regular mac and cheese but uses cauliflower in place of actual elbow macaroni.
To make cauliflower mac and cheese, you simply need ingredients like cauliflower florets, heavy cream, cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, pork rinds, grated Parmesan cheese, butter, bacon, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.
You will need to boil the cauliflower florets, then drain them. Then in a small saucepan, Make a cheese sauce with heavy cream, cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese.
Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower florets, mix well and bake.
Then combine the pork rinds, and grated parmesan and mix. Then layer over the cauliflower mac and cheese. Pour the melted butter and bacon bits over this pork rind and parmesan mix and bake again until bubbly. Garnish with parsley and serve. If you want to see the exact recipe for this cauliflower macaroni and cheese, click this link.
Related: Milk alternatives for craft mac and cheese recipes
Zoodles Mac and Cheese
Another great sub for mac and cheese is zoodles mac and cheese. Zoodles, which stand of zucchini that has been spiralized, can be used to make both stovetop zoodles mac and cheese and baked zoodles mac and cheese.
Spaegtthi squash mac and cheese
Another easy and delicious alternative for mac and cheese is spaghetti squash mac and cheese. It is made with spaghetti squash instead of elbow macaroni, and you’ll definitely want to try out this easy spaghetti squash mac and cheese recipe.
More substitutes in mac and cheese
- Substitute for milk in mac and cheese
- Substitute for flour in mac and cheese
- Substitute for evaporated milk in mac and cheese
