Cauliflower "Mac" & Cheese {Keto, Low Carb}
Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese- A low-carb alternative to traditional Mac & Cheese. Cauliflower stands in for the pasta , but you won’t even miss it! This Keto friendly version is every bit as creamy, cheesy and decadent. Comfort food without the carbs!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower cut into bite sized florets (about 2 lbs/4 cups)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 oz. cream cheese cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese divided ( or shredded White Cheddar)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until crisp tender ( about 5 mins.). Drain cauliflower and pat dry with paper towels. Place cauliflower in baking dish, set aside.
- In a small sauce pan, bring cream to a simmer, whisk in cream cheese and mustard until fully combined. Add 1 cup cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper. Continue whisking until cheese is melted (about 1-2 mins.).
- Pour cheese mixture over cauliflower in baking dish. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup cheddar cheese on top and bake (uncovered) for 15 minutes, or until the top is browned and bubbly. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.3g | Protein: 9.4g | Fat: 18.6g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 36.2mg | Sodium: 261.3mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 1.6g