Faux Mac and Cheese in a Jar (Induction)
An easy mac and cheese substitute that you can easily take to work and microwave it right in the jar.
Servings 1
Calories 308kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cauliflower broken into small florets
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of water
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese broken into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon spicy mustard
- A couple of drops of hot sauce
- 1/4 cup smoky cheddar or extra sharp cheddar
- Salt
- Coarsly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the cream, water, mustard, and the hot sauce and put into the bottom of a half pint wide mouth jar.
- Add a pinch of the cheese and a few crumbles of cream cheese.
- Add a layer of the raw cauliflower.
- Add a layer of cheese and cream cheese.
- Repeat ending with a layer of cheese.
- Sprinkle with salt and generously add pepper.
- Cover the top with plastic wrap and then the screw on jar lid.
- Store in the refrigerator
To Serve
- Take the lid off.
- Leave the plastic wrap on and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Shake the jar well.
- Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes more - or until as tender as you like.
- Shake the jar to mix the cheese and sauce.
- Let sit for 1 minutes.
- Carefully remove plastic wrap and enjoy
Notes
Protein: 11.4
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 922IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 1mg