Keto Recipes: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

This baked cauliflower mac and cheese is perfect when you're in the mood for no-mac mac and cheese! It's low in carbs and each bowl contains a healthy amount of veggies and protein!
This recipe makes a great side dish for dinner, after which you can have your leftovers for lunch the next day.
This keto recipe isn't just keto, but vegan, too.
To prepare a keto lunch, you can use any type of flour, including almond flour or coconut flour.
The recipe calls for shredded cheddar cheese, but you can use any type of cheese you like.

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Cauliflower is a great substitute in recipes like low-carb mashed potatoes, so why not use macaroni and cheese?
They've teamed up with Real California Milk to create this delicious comfort food dish. This cauliflower dish is great for college students looking for truly healthy meals and for parents looking for more ways to incorporate more vegetables into their meals. My college aged daughter was at home while I was trying and enjoying this dish. She is a big fan of cheese but avoids eating too much pasta. It can be a quick study meal, a main lunch or dinner, or served as an accompaniment to a multi-course meal.
College students, now that school is back in full swing, this delicious dish will help you get protein! To make a version on the stovetop, simply skip the last step to bake it in the oven and serve straight from the pot.

Tips for the perfect cheese sauce (not too greasy)

Have you ever made macaroni and cheese that wasn't creamy or soft? Is she instead kind or brave? worst! Here are some steps you should take to get the perfect creamy cheese sauce.
Use real cheese. The first step to success is to start with real cheese. I used high quality sharp cheddar cheese to give this dish maximum flavour.
It's not just about cheddar cheese. You can play with different cheese combinations like Havarti, White Cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.
Cut the cheese. For this recipe, you'll get the best results by grating your cheese.
Start with a white sauce. A white sauce made of butter or olive oil with flour and milk. Once cool, thicken, then add cheese to make the cheese sauce.
Do not add cheese to the boiling sauce. If adding cheese, remove the white sauce from the heat completely before adding the cheese. I usually move this to another stove so it stops cooking. You don't want to add cheese to the mixture when it boils/heats. This breaks down the cheese and creates a gritty texture.
Gradually add cheese. I usually make a quarter cup at a time, beating until completely dissolved.

Ingredients for Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 head Cauliflower
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk or any milk of choice
• 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup Heavy cream

Instructions for Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

• The oven is heated to 232 ° C. Use parchment paper or tin foil to line a baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, combine cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Place the cauliflower florets on the prepared baking tray. Roast for 15-20 minutes until well done.
• In a small saucepan over low heat (or a microwave-safe bowl), heat the cheddar cheese, heavy cream, almond milk, and butter, stirring constantly, until smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
• When the cauliflower is cooked, put it in a large bowl. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and fold the sauce gently over the cauliflower until evenly covered.

Nutrition in Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

• Calories: 279
• Fat: 23.9g
• Protein: 10.4g
• Total Carbs: 8.1g
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Fiber: 3.1g
• Sugar: 3.3g

This cauliflower mac and cheese recipe Low carb keto mac and cheese will satisfy your pasta cravings.