Slow Cooker Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
This creamy, cheesy dish is the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist! Cauliflower is cooked until tender in a buffalo sauce infused cheese sauce. Add in the pasta and you have a dish that's both indulgent and satisfying.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 721kcal
Equipment
- 3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
- cutting board and knife
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into medium florets
- 12 oz Buffalo sauce
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles, optional topping
- 14-16 oz Ready pasta fresh or fully cooked pasta can also be used*
- green onion garnish
Instructions
- Cut 1 head cauliflower into florets and add to a well greased slow cooker
- Add 12 oz Buffalo sauce, 8 oz whipped cream cheese, 1 cup ranch dressing, and 1 cup shredded cheddar and stir to combine
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. You are ready for the next step when larger florets can be easily pierced with a fork
- Stir in 14-16 oz Ready pasta
- top with 1 cup blue cheese and cover allowing cheese to melt and pasta to cook through
- top with green onion and serve promptly. Enjoy!!
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Notes
To add a protein to this meal, top with grilled chicken or fish
See above write up for serving and substitution ideas
For a spicy dish, use hot buffalo sauce or substitute with hot sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 2628mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 883IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 1mg
