Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
Tender cauliflower florets in a bubbling cheddar cream sauce with a golden crust. The keto comfort food you have been missing.
- Prep10 min
- Cook30 min
- Serves6
Cauliflower has just enough bite to stand in for macaroni, and it soaks up cheese sauce beautifully. Parboiling first keeps it from watering down the sauce.
Nutrition per serving (estimated)
Method
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil or steam the cauliflower 4 to 5 minutes until just tender; drain very well.
- Heat the cream, cream cheese and butter in a saucepan, whisking until smooth. Stir in 1½ cups of the cheddar until melted, then the mustard and seasoning.
- Fold the cauliflower into the sauce and transfer to a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Chef’s notes
- Do not skip draining the cauliflower; excess water thins the sauce.
- Add crisp bacon on top.
Nutrition is a calculated estimate per serving using standard ingredient data; brands and portions vary. Net carbs = total carbohydrates − fiber. Not medical advice. See our health disclaimer.
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