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Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Keto cauliflower mac and cheese with 5g net carbs and 3 cheeses. Creamy, golden, low carb comfort food in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar freshly grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup gruyere freshly grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/4 cup pork rinds crushed, optional for topping
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. **Preheat.** Heat oven to 425F. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
  2. **Roast.** Roast for 20 minutes until deeply golden and tender. Reduce oven to 400F.
  3. **Sauce.** In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add cream cheese, heavy cream, and stir until smooth.
  4. **Cheese.** Off heat, stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and gruyere along with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. **Combine.** Transfer roasted cauliflower to a baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over and toss to coat. Top with crushed pork rinds if using.
  6. **Broil.** Broil for 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden on top. Serve hot.

Notes

Roast the cauliflower until deeply golden. Soft pale cauliflower makes the dish watery. Grate your own cheese. Pre shredded has anti caking agents that make the sauce gritty. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.