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5 from 18 votes

Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

When I want comfort food, this keto Mac and cheese always hits the spot. Perfectly cooked cauliflower mixed with a decadent creamy and cheese sauce, this cauliflower Mac and cheese will be a hit.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower mac and cheese keto, cheesy cauliflower, gluten free, keto cauliflower mac and cheese, keto mac and cheese
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 375

Ingredients

  • 1 Large head of cauliflower
  • ½ tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 2 oz Cream cheese
  • cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ tablespoon Mustard Powder (More if desired)
  • 1 Cup Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 Slices Bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cut your cauliflower florets from the stem. You want to make each floret small, no bigger than 1 inch in diameter.
  • Add the florets to a medium saucepan with ½ tablespoon of salt. Add enough water to come half way up the cauliflower
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil, reduce to low and simmer until cauliflower is just tender, about 5 minutes
  • drain cauliflower and keep it draining for at least 5 minutes
  • For the cheese sauce, in a small saucepan, melt the cream cheese with the heavy cream over medium low heat, add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and whisk until melted. Add in the mustard powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a medium bowl, add cauliflower and bacon, pour cheese sauce on top and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • garnish with extra cheese and bacon.

Notes

  1. Make the florets small so the cheese sauce coats every nook and cranny.
  2. I put ½ tablespoon of mustard powder in the recipe but I added 1 tablespoon to my own dish. It gave it a nice kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 375 | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g