WW Baked Cauliflower Cheese
✅ Servings: 4
✅ Estimated WW Points: 2–4 points per serving
(depending on cheese and milk used)
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets (0 points)
- 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt (0 points)
- 1/2 cup skim milk or unsweetened almond milk (0–1 point)
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (4 points total)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (2 points)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (0 points – optional but adds flavor)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder & onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until just tender (about 5–7 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine Greek yogurt, milk, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over low heat. Stir until warm.
- Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Remove from heat.
- Fold in the cooked cauliflower until well coated in cheese sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle a little extra cheese or Parmesan on top (optional, may add points).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbling and golden on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
🧮 WW Points Estimate (entire dish):
Ingredient | Points |
---|---|
Skim milk (1/2 cup) | 1 |
RF cheddar (1/2 cup) | 4 |
Parmesan (2 tbsp) | 2 |
Greek yogurt, cauliflower | 0 |
Total (4 servings) | 7 points |
Per serving | ~2 points |
💡 Tips:
- Use fat-free shredded cheese if available to cut more points.
- For added flavor, mix in a little nutmeg or a pinch of cayenne.
- Great with a protein on the side or as a base for chicken and broccoli casserole.