Description
Indulge in a creamy and satisfying Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese that’s low-carb and gluten-free. This dish features tender cauliflower coated in a rich cheese sauce, topped with a golden Parmesan crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping (optional):
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Cauliflower: Boil cauliflower in salted water for 5–6 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter, add cream and cream cheese, then season with spices. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Mix cauliflower with cheese sauce. Optionally, bake with Parmesan topping until golden. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can add crumbled cooked bacon or chopped jalapeños for extra flavor.
- To save time, use pre-cut cauliflower or frozen florets.
- Adjust the cheese blend to your taste—try Gruyère or Monterey Jack.
- 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: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
