Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Low Carb and Keto Friendly Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Alternative
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Servings: 6
Calories: 506kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cauliflower approximately 1 head
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 4 ounces sour cream
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 ounces parmesan cheese fresh, grated
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, split
Instructions
Caulifower
- Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces. See photos for example.
- Place cauliflower in a large sucepan with ½ cup water.
- Cook over low to medium just until cauliflower begins to turn translucent.
- Melt butter in wok or large frying pan over medium heat.
- Drain cauliflower.
- Add cauliflower to pan with butter. Saute for a few minutes, until the cauliflower is coated in the butter and is beginning to dry.
Cheese Sauce
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream and heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer or immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir parmesan cheese into the cream cheese mixture.
Assembly
- Pour cheese mixture over cauliflower.
- Add 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix all together thoroughly.
- Place in greased casserole dish.
- Top with 4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese.
Baking
- Bake for 35 minutes in a preheated 350°F oven or until top is slightly browned.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 27g169%
Cholesterol 137mg46%
Sodium 719mg31%
Potassium 362mg10%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 23g46%
Calcium 645mg65%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Vitamin A 1460IU29%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition label is calculated by automated third-party services. The nutritional information provided here is an estimate only, for informational purposes only, and can vary depending on the specific ingredients, preparation and accuracy of the third-party system used for calculations. It is always best practice to confirm the nutritional calculations, especially if nutritional information is critical to your diet plan.