Keto Mac and Cheese
Made with nutrient-packed cauliflower coated in a rich and creamy, cheesy sauce, this Keto Mac and Cheese is so good and has only 5 grams of net carbs per serving! This dish will satisfy your pasta cravings and is so easy to make- all you need is 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 259kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups cauliflower florets (1 head of cauliflower)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided use (about 1 ½ - 2 cups)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Steam the cauliflower for 5 minutes until partially cooked. You can either do this in a steamer or in the microwave. To steam the cauliflower in the microwave, place the florets in a large microwave-safe bowl and add a few tablespoons of water. Cover the dish and microwave for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the cream and heat until warm. Add 1 cup grated cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and whisk until cheese is melted. Do not bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Add the cauliflower to the saucepan and stir to coat all of it with the sauce.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese evenly over the top. Bake in the oven 15-20 minutes until bubbly. Turn on the broiler and cook another 2-3 minutes until top is lightly browned.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 1mg