Description
Enjoy a creamy, cheesy, and comforting Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese. This low-carb dish swaps pasta for tender cauliflower florets, all coated in a rich, decadent cheese sauce. It’s the perfect guilt-free comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk (almond or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam or boil the cauliflower florets until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and milk.
- Gradually add the shredded cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the garlic powder and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the drained cauliflower to the cheese sauce and stir gently to coat.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden brown on top.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra cheesy flavor, you can add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cheeses like Gruyere or Gouda.
- Add cooked bacon bits or chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg