Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Cauliflower mac and cheese may not be the healthiest way to eat cauliflower but it certainly is worth the risk.
Creamy, cheesy and indulgent.
Even the pickiest kid will like this dish.
And the reluctant adult (my husband) will request low carb cauliflower mac and cheese on a regular basis.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese - Low carb, keto, creamy, cheesy and decadent! You don't need the pasta!
Course: Main Course, Side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 263 kcal
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
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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, 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.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 263
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.9g 27%
Saturated Fat 12.6g 63%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 530mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 13.1g 5%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g 19%
Total Sugars 5.1g
Protein 9.5g
Vitamin D 16mcg 78%
Calcium 179mg 14%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 682mg 15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
