Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac 'n Cheese

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

This low-carb keto cauliflower mac 'n cheese is a wonderful alternative to the traditional version, and a great vegetarian main dish as well.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 8-inch baking dish

Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac 'n Cheese

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower

cut into florets

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon mixed herbs

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

½ cup heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)

1 pinch ground nutmeg

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Basic Margarita

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Arrange cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt mixed herbs and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; toss until well coated.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until crisp 10 to 15 minutes. Place in an 8-inch baking dish.

Step 4

Combine Cheddar cheese heavy cream ghee and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until bubbly about 5 minutes. Pour over cauliflower; mix well. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac 'n Cheese

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 389.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12g 24%

Carbohydrates: 9.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g 16%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 35g 54%

Saturated Fat: 16.9g 85%

Cholesterol: 81.9mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 854.9IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.2mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 67mg 112%

Folate: 88.8mcg 22%

Calcium: 304.2mg 30%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 34mg 12%

Potassium: 501.2mg 14%

Sodium: 869.2mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 315.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.