Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe
Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese will fix all your pasta cravings in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients List:
Head of cauliflower – cut into small 1.5-inch florets and steamed. Learn how to cut cauliflower properly with my guide. Cauliflower is a great keto-friendly vegetable that is very convincing in replacing macaroni.
Unsalted Butter – learn why Butter is a keto-friendly dairy product, unlike milk.
Softened cream cheese – I prefer this option over heavy cream.
Unsweetened Almond milk
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Shredded Gruyere or Emmental – avoid hard grated mozzarella. This option makes the sauce too stringy!
Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Paprika
Dijon mustard
Instructions:
First, place the cauliflower head on a chopping board and trim the outside leaves.
Next, cut the cauliflower head into small florets, bite-size of about 1 1/2 inches each.
Finally, place the florets into a steamer basket over a large saucepan of boiled water. Steam the florets for about 8 minutes.
You can also place the florets into a large mixing bowl and microwave for 6-8minutes until softer, not mushy.
Set aside the cooked cauliflower for a few minutes or until they have steamed out.
Alternatively, you can also grill the cauliflower in the oven by placing the florets sprinkled with cayenne pepper and olive oil on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and cooking it for 10 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Meanwhile, in a saucepan or pot, melt butter, then add almond milk, and bring to a light boil.
Then, whisk in softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
When the mixture is smooth, stir in 1 cup of each variety of shredded cheese. Keep cooking until the sauce is creamy and the cheese is melted.
Finally, stir the cooked cauliflower florets into the sauce and keep cooking for a few minutes until the cauliflower is well coated and flavored by the sauce.
To turn this Keto Mac and Cheese Cauliflower recipe into a casserole, place the cheesy cauliflower florets onto a large 9×13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle extra 1 cup cheese on top of the casserole with 1/2 cup bacon bits and bake it in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and grilled.
Serve immediately with fresh chopped herbs and keto rice on the side.
Source: sweetashoney.co
