Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
cuisine icon Cuisine
American, Modern
cuisine icon Course
Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
15-30 min
cuisine icon Diet
Egg Free
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Broil, Pressure Cook, Sauté
cuisine icon Keywords
15-30 min, 4 servings, american, broil, butter, cauliflower florets, cook 15 min, dinner, easy, egg free, flour, heavy cream, Instant Pot Culinary Team, instant pot mac and cheese recipe, main course, milk, minced garlic, modern, olive oil, oregano, prep 10 min, pressure cook, salt and pepper to taste, sauté, shredded cheddar cheese, side dish, small onion, water

prep icon Prep Time
10 min
cook icon Cook Time
15 min

serving icon Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 6 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp minced Garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  • Place cauliflower and water in the inner pot, secure lid for pressure cooking. Select PRESSURE COOK, HIGH, set time for 1 minute, then press START. Quick Release the pressure then press CANCEL. Strain the cauliflower and set aside.
  • Select SAUTE and press START. Add the olive oil and butter, allowing the butter to melt. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until translucent and fragrant, stirring frequently. 
  • Add the oregano, sauté until fragrant. Add flour and stir until it disappears.
  • Add milk, and cream. Stir until the sauce is thick.
  • Add in the cauliflower, and one cup of cheese, mix it in. Press CANCEL.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top and cover the pot with the Air Frying lid.
  • Select BROIL, set the time to 7 minutes and press START, or until cheese is melted golden in color.
  • Serve immediately. 
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