Low Carb Cauliflower ‘Mac’ and Cheese

Mac and cheese, the ultimate comfort food. So, what’s a low carb dieter to do when you’re craving something homely and comforting?

I have just the answer…

Make cauliflower mac and cheese! And what better way to dress up a classic recipe than to add blue cheese and bacon?

Now that’s a “grown-up” mac and cheese recipe that any low carb dieter can appreciate!

To make Low Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, you will need:

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup blue cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided (reserve ½ cup for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 lb cooked bacon, chopped

How to Make Low Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Grease a medium casserole dish with butter or oil. Bring a large pot of water to boil, seasoning the water with salt.

Boil the cauliflower until slightly tender, about 5-8 minutes. Drain well and return to the warm pan to steam off more water.

Mix bacon into the cauliflower and transfer the mixture to the baking dish, distributing evenly.

To make the sauce: On medium-low heat, simmer the heavy cream. Whisk in cream cheese until creamy. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 cup blue cheese, and 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy.

Pour the sauce evenly over the cauliflower. Top the dish with the remaining blue cheese and cheddar cheese.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, then broil for 3-4 minutes to crisp and brown the top.

Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.

Low Carb Cauliflower ‘Mac’ and Cheese

What better way to dress up a classic recipe than to add blue cheese and bacon? Now that's a “grown-up” mac and cheese recipe that any low carb dieter can appreciate!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword keto, low carb, macaroni and cheese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 483kcal
Author Nerdy Millennial

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup blue cheese divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb cooked bacon chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a medium casserole dish with butter or oil. Bring a large pot of water to boil, seasoning the water with salt.
  • Boil the cauliflower until slightly tender, about 5-8 minutes. Drain well and return to the warm pan to steam off more water.
  • Mix bacon into the cauliflower and transfer the mixture to the baking dish, distributing evenly.
  • To make the sauce: On medium-low heat, simmer the heavy cream. Whisk in cream cheese until creamy. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 cup blue cheese, and 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the cauliflower. Top the dish with the remaining blue cheese and cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, then broil for 3-4 minutes to crisp and brown the top.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.

Notes

Low Carb Cauliflower 'Mac' and Cheese

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