Baked Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Baked Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

from mylifecookbook.com
55 min

This baked keto cauliflower mac and cheese is a great substitute for macaroni & cheese or just as a keto side dish.  The tender cauliflower is baked with 3 different cheeses for a rich and gooey cheesy casserole! One serving has only 3.9g net carbs and you won't miss the pasta.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups raw cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
  • 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons Anthony's cheddar cheese powder**

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Chop the cauliflower into bite sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Place cauliflower florets in a microwave safe bowl with 1 or 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    While the cauliflower is cooking, make your cheese sauce. Get out a medium saucepan and heat to medium heat. Then add 1/2 of the gouda and cheddar cheeses, all of the powdered cheese, heavy cream and spices in a small sauces pan. Whisk until the cheeses are melted and well combined. If you want you can add a bit of salt and black pepper too but I didn't think it needed it.

  4. 4

    Take the cauliflower out of the microwave and drain excess water. and place in a baking dish. Cover with the cheese sauce and mix well to coat. Top with remain cheddar and gouda cheeses and bake for 40 minutes until brown and bubbly. Cooking time may vary so start checking at 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Let cool a bit before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container. This will also freeze well.

  6. 6

    **Note you can substitute parmesan cheese for the powdered cheddar cheese though it won't be quite the same.