Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Savory flavors of cheese and spice bring this cauliflower to a whole new experience
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- ½ stick butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. dry mustard
- ⅔ cup half & half cream
- ¼ cup diced pickled jalapeno's- optional
- ¼ tsp. paprika- optional
Instructions
Prep instructions for both baked or crockpot method:
- Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
- Break cauliflower into small bite size florets and carefully add to boiling water
- Cook about 5 minutes. Remove from heat & drain well. Add back to pot
- Add remaining ingredients and combine well.
For Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Pour cheesy cauliflower mixture into a lightly greased casserole pan and top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake in preheated oven 25-30 minutes till bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Cool about 10 minutes prior to serving.
Crockpot Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Instructions:
- Pour mixture into crock pot and cook on high heat approximately 2- 2/1/2 hours
- Remove from crock pot and place in large serving bowl
- Can top with additional cheese if desired and garnish with paprika or chopped green onions.
- Allow 10 minutes to cool before serving
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.8g | Protein: 9.5g | Fat: 22.4g | Saturated Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1.1g | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 1mg