Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe
A low carb, keto, creamy, cheesy, and decadent! dish You don't need the pasta!
Servings: 4
Calories: 536kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
- Spray an 8x8 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and place back into the hot pot for a few minutes. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.
- Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts about 1 to 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool about 5 minutes then serve.
Notes
Nutrition facts will depend on what type of ingredients you use. This is just an estimate.
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Nutrition
Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1631IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 506mg | Iron: 1mg