Mockafoni and Cheese Recipe
Check out this tasty low carb alternative to traditional mac and cheese called Mockafoni.
For the last several years I have tried to to eat less carbs. I’m able to control my weight and therefore my health with a lower carbohydrate diet. Here is one of our favorite recipes that I found at Linda’s Low Carb Recipe site. I serve this as a main dish, so I double Linda’s recipe with a few tweaks.
Mockfoni & Cheese Recipe
This recipe uses fresh or frozen cauliflower, heavy cream, cream cheese and cheddar cheese. While I show mild cheddar cheese in the photo, I prefer to use sharp cheddar cheese in casseroles. They just have a bolder taste. This recipe is prepped in the microwave and then baked in the oven. The prep is not too difficult at all. We’ve taken it to potlucks and it disappears, even when people know it’s cauliflower and not macaroni. Kids like it too!

Mockafoni and Cheese
Low Carb Alternative to Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- two 16 ounce bags frozen or two heads fresh cauliflower
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3-4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cauliflower until tender and then drain it.
- In a 9×13 casserole dish; soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 90 seconds on HIGH. Whisk in the heavy cream until smooth, then stir in about 2 cups of the cheddar cheese.
- Microwave on MEDIUM about 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Add salt and pepper and stir.
- Add the cauliflower and stir to coat.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bake at 350º for 35 minutes, until bubbly and brown on top.
- Let it stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
I need to try this, Diana! I think my family would enjoy this 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up to Freedom Fridays!
Hi Diana- just saw this recipe on Freedom Fridays, and it's right up my alley! LOVE anything with cauliflower, especially when it's used instead of high carb ingredients. Thanks, pinning this now!
DebNJoizee919@aol.com
Thank you for linking up to Snickerdoodle Sunday! I will try this 🙂 looks so yummy!
Wish I had this recipe when my kids were little…pretty clever, Diana!! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday!!
xoxo
Denyse
LOVED the name of this post! It totally cracked me up when I saw it last week at my link party @The Weekend re-Treat!
Thanks for sharing your link! Hope to see you again this week 🙂
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This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing at the Crafty Cowgirl Funday Sunday – can't wait to see what you share next time!
This looks awesome! I'm also living a low carb lifestyle and so I love finding and making new recipes! I recently made a really good low carb pizza that was so good and totally curbed my cravings for pizza. I put the recipe on my blog if you'd like to check it out! I will also keep checking back for your great recipes too! =D
By the way, thanks for telling me about my "followers" link not working! I had no idea! I got it fixed as well as the "captcha" thing. I really appreciate the help! Have a great weekend!
Great way to get kids to eat their veggies! Thanks for sharing your recipe & …@ DearCreatives.com Hope to see you again this week for the party. Have a great weekend ahead!
This sounds healthy and looks yummy! Thank you so much for sharing it at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase!
Marti
Yum, looks great!
Thanks for sharing over on Tutorial Thursdays.
x
Natalie
http://www.marigoldsloft.blogspot.com
This looks good. I don't like cauliflower but think I should probably give this a try. I'm looking for low carb recipes and this fits the bill. Thanks for linking this up at Think Tank Thursday.
Hahaha!
This looks really tasty to me but I don't think I could convince the guys around here. You think I could substitute macaroni? 🙂 Thanks for linking to my very first party!! I'm really enjoying your blog. Take care, Linda
Thank you for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends last week, Diana. I look forward to seeing what you share this week 🙂
Love how easy and accessible the recipe is! Sure to please my family! Thanks for sharing at One Creative Weekend!
I gotta try this recipe Diana!! Looks absolutely delicious!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!
The name of the recipe woke my interest. And now looking at the ingredients, I love this dish! Perfect way to get rid of the carbs.
Thank you for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – Hope to see you there again this week with more deliciousness 🙂
Wow, I'll totally have to try this. I just realized, I've never even given my girls cauliflower. lol! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Yum! This looks like a delicious alternative to the real thing 🙂 I'm going to have to try this!
Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot
Excellent recipe idea!
I appreciate every comment here. I am shocked at how much attention this recipe has gotten. It's sooo yummy!
I bet that is so good! My kids would so eat their veggies! Thanks for sharing.
Steph
swtboutique.com
I love anything cheesy! This looks great!
Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites!
I pinned this 🙂
I love cauliflower and this looks delicious!
I love how you are sneaking cauliflower in here. I think my hubby would love this!
I liked your name for the recipe!
Hi Diana,
We will just love your Mockafoni and Cheese, it looks awesome! Thank you so much for celebrating TWO YEARS with FULL PLATE THURSDAY, I appreciate your visit!
Come Back Soon
Miz Helen
This looks so good I love cauliflower if only I could get the boys here to like it. Great recipe my dear!
yummo. This sounds great!!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, looks great! Gotta try it out asap! Thanks Diana! 🙂
Looks great! I love the homemade kind!
Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
Melanie @ Keep It Simple & Fun
Super great idea!
My other half (=husband) would looooooooooooove it
Diana, this looks amazing. I'm going to make it tonight. I just happen to have cauliflower in my fridge. ( I was going to make faux mashed potatoes.)
Debi
Didn't even think about GF!! Awesome!
Looks yummy! Also, it's gluten free!
Thanks for the pin!
Thanks Kristen!
Let me know if you like it!
I lost 30# a few years ago from low carb. I've been lazy over the holidays and put on weight, but it's time to get back to low carb!
Thanks Robin! I will come party with you!
It's good with fresh cauliflower too!
Very yummy!
You will love it!
I have NO idea! We scarf it all down so quickly that I don't even know how it is reheated. If other cauliflower casseroles are OK frozen then this may be.
This sounds so good! Do you think it's "freezer friendly"? I've been trying to stock up on freezer meals so that when the baby is born, we won't have to worry about what's for dinner!
I love how versatile cauliflower is! This looks delicious and I pinned it.
oh this look so yummy! I need to try this! Thanks so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings. http://www.ladybug-blessings.com
We love califlower – I am so trying this out this weekend – YUM!
Thanks for linking up at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's! Oh I love this! Low Carb is what we all need right now!
Thanks for linking to Fluster Muster Wednesday over at Fluster Buster.
Robin, http://www.FlusterBuster.com
That looks really good! I’m a new follower. I saw your link on Creating my Way to Success. I would love for you to come by and share your creativity with my friends @
http://www.flusterbuster.com/search/label/Fluster%20Muster%20Party
Robin@ Fluster Buster
Fluster Muster Linky Party – Wednesdays
Sold! I'll try it tomorrow after I go grocery chopping for cauliflower!
Really! I've never made anything like that before,I must say I'm very interested – it looks so yummy!
Wow, Diana, this sounds so great. Looks great too. Gotta try it. 🙂
Thanks Kathy!
I didn't create the name, but I do love it!
couliflower…super sneaky. i love the creative name you gave it!
This sounds great. Thanks!
Thanks Jill!
Thanks Cindy!
Super cute, Kar!
Yes, I've made many recipes from her site!
Thanks Chrissy! I am following you too!
Thanks Jamie!
YES!!!
This looks sooo good! It would be a great substitute to the homemade mac n cheese I make every week. And a lot healthier too!
I'm pinning this one. Hopefully the family eats it all up!!
Check out the superhero canvas and hair clip holder I made this week!!!
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visiting from Skip to my Lou. Love Linda's website!! Anything Low Carb rocks 🙂
Hi Diana I make something similar however with mushrooms in it; I do love me those mushrooms too.
Oh yum that does sound good!!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Hi Diana, thank you for your follow on both my Blog and Pinterest. Looking forward to doing the same for you! Love us Cauliflower and cheese at our house too.
Yummm! I just pinned this too! Sounds delicious! I'm a new follower of you on FB, here and PInterest! 🙂 Have a great night!
Chrissy
http://www.thetaylor-house.com
With all that cream and cheese, I can't imagine anyone NOT liking that! Looks delicious!
What a great idea! I need to try this – pinned 🙂