Description
Indulge in a creamy and cheesy twist on a classic comfort food favorite with this Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese recipe. With tender cauliflower florets smothered in a rich cheese sauce, this low-carb dish is sure to satisfy your cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Cauliflower: Boil salted water, add cauliflower, cook until tender, then drain.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add cream and cream cheese, stir until smooth. Add spices, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses, stir until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Add cauliflower to skillet, toss in sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
- You can broil the dish for 2-3 minutes for a golden top.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Gruyère or Monterey Jack for variety.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
