Tender roasted cauliflower is the perfect stand-in for macaroni in this recipe for Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese.

This is a low-carb meal and family-friendly dish that everyone will love. You might consider making extra because there are rarely any leftovers!

Next, try our Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. It's also packed with cheese and cauliflower and is a favorite every time I make it.

KETO CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a satisfying and delicious low-carb cauliflower casserole with only 4 grams of net carbs per serving!

Whether they are eating low carb or not, every single person who tries this cheesy dish will love it!

We'll start by roasting cauliflower florets so that they are tender, flavorful, and lightly browned. Roasted cauliflower is the perfect keto substitute for macaroni.

Then we'll mix them up into a rich keto cheese sauce that is incredibly delicious, made with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream.

To get the classic breadcrumb topping on this keto mac and cheese, crushed pork rinds are added to the top to get nice and crispy in the oven.

INGREDIENTS IN KETO CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

Cauliflower - You need a head of cauliflower, cut into small florets so that they cook evenly and are easy to eat. If you have a head of cauliflower that's particularly small, you may want to use a bit more. Overall you want 3 to 4 cups of florets.

Avocado Oil - This is our favorite oil to roast with as it has a high smoke point and is a bit healthier than some other oils. Olive oil might smoke and burn at the temperature we're using to roast the cauliflower in the oven.

Salt and Pepper - We're using very simple seasonings in this recipe, but you can always adjust them to your liking.

Heavy Cream - The decadent cream sauce in this dish is made possible by one of our favorite keto ingredients.

Cream Cheese - This makes the sauce nice and thick without the need for flour or starch.

Cheddar Cheese - We're using a blend of sharp and mild cheddar cheeses. Most of the cheese goes into the sauce, and we'll add a bit more as a topping.

Butter - This gives the sauce a rich and amazing texture.

Pork Rinds - This is optional, but a sprinkle of crushed pork rinds on the top of this casserole is amazing!

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

HOW TO MAKE KETO CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

Start by preheating the oven to 425°F and lining a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Prepare a 1-quart baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.

1. Toss the cauliflower florets with oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on the prepared baking sheet. Roast the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned and crisp-tender. When it's done, remove the cauliflower and turn down the oven temperature to 375°F.
2. Just before the cauliflower is ready, make the cheese sauce. Add the heavy cream to a large saucepan over medium heat. Heat to a low simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
3. Stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and butter until the sauce is melted and smooth.
4. Remove the pan from the heat, then fold in the roasted cauliflower. Taste and season as desired.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the top of the casserole evenly with additional cheddar cheese and crushed pork rinds. Bake, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until golden.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

HOW TO MAKE STOVETOP CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

If you'd rather not bake this as a casserole, it's just as delicious served right after mixing the roasted cauliflower into the cheese sauce.

Simply skip the part where you put the mixture into a baking dish and bake it.

CAN I EAT VELVEETA CHEESE ON KETO?

You might be wondering if you can toss in a bit of Velveeta to this keto mac and cheese. We aren't using Velveeta here for a few different reasons.

First, Velveeta is a highly processed cheese food. It's not real cheese, and we prefer to eat foods that are real and fresh.

Plus, Velveeta contains additives like sugar and starches that make it high in carbs. One small serving has 3 grams of carbs and 2 grams of sugar.

WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE?

You can add different things to your keto cauliflower mac and cheese to add flavor, nutrients, and/or variety to the dish! Try some of these add-ins:

• Chopped cooked bacon or sausage
• Diced or shredded cooked chicken
• Hot sauce, diced jalapeno peppers, or chili powder for some heat
• Replace some of the cauliflower with broccoli, cabbage, or mushrooms
• Fresh herbs or sliced green onion to garnish

WHAT TO SERVE WITH KETO CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

Try this cheesy casserole as a side dish with your favorite keto meals.

Main dishes like Instant Pot Whole Chicken, Chicken and Brussel Sprouts, or Keto Pork Chops will go amazingly with cauliflower mac and cheese.

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