Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac n Cheese

Name: Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 T butter; 1 medium heads cauliflower; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; salt; ½ cup heavy cream; 3 oz. cream cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar; 1 cup shredded Gruyère; ¼ cup bacon bits; 1 cup crushed pork rinds; 2 Tablespoons finely grated parmesan; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4
Calories
719 kcal
Course
Main Course

Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac n Cheese

Holly Espinosa

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Rich and cheesy, Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac n Cheese, means it’s easy to have delicious comfort food. Even if you are doing keto or gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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1 T butter for baking dish
1 medium heads cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
salt pepper
½ cup heavy cream
3 oz. cream cheese cut into cubes
2 cups shredded cheddar
1 cup shredded Gruyère
¼ cup bacon bits optional
1 cup crushed pork rinds can sub panko bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons finely grated parmesan
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F.
On a rimmed baking sheet toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper. Spread cauliflower out and roast until just starting to brown, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 F.
While cauliflower is roasting, heat cream in a large saucepan. Add cream cheese cubes and stir until melted. Gradually add remaining cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat, add bacon if using, then fold in roasted cauliflower. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
Butter an 8x8 baking dish. Transfer mixture to the baking dish.
Sprinkle cauliflower mixture with pork rind crumbs and finely grated parmesan. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
Garnish with parsley before serving if you can wait to dig in!

Notes

I used a white cheddar since that was what I had. But a yellow cheddar would result in a richer color, so that is what I’ll try to use in the future.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 719kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 61g (94%) Saturated Fat 32g (160%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 919mg (38%) Potassium 601mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2335IU (47%) Vitamin C 79mg (88%) Calcium 847mg (85%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 719 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	719kcal	36%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	61g	94%
Saturated Fat	32g	160%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	18g	90%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	164mg	55%
Sodium	919mg	38%
Potassium	601mg	13%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	2335IU	47%
Vitamin C	79mg	88%
Calcium	847mg	85%
Iron	1mg	6%