April 20, 2020 By Kathryn Donangelo 33 Comments

The Best Cauliflower Mac and Cheese (Keto Friendly)

Name: The Best Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into small bite size pieces (think the size of gnocchi).; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. onion powder; 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 4 ounces cream cheese; cut into small cubes or pieces; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup gruyere cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 tsp. paprika (optional)

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Last Updated on November 29, 2020 by Kathryn Donangelo

This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese will satisfy all of your mac and cheese cravings! Roasted cauliflower is coated in a cheesy sauce and is simply the best!

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This is the Best Cauliflower Mac and Cheese you can make. I have tested several different recipes and this is still by far my favorite. Totally satisfying, keto-friendly, low carb, and easy to make.

This low carb side dish is on repeat at our house- we just can’t get enough. I love how cauliflower is a versatile vegetable and can be used in numerous recipes. Cauliflower has been trending for years since it’s low carb, nutritious, and satisfies carb cravings.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE BEST CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

Cauliflower
Olive oil
Salt + pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Heavy whipping cream
Cream cheese
Cheddar cheese
Monterey Jack cheese
Gruyere cheese

This cheese sauce is my favorite and can eat it with just about any vegetable! It’s rich, thick, and has the comforting flavors of mac and cheese. This sauce is made with heavy cream, cream cheese, a combination of my favorite cheeses, and a few spices.

You can make this dish in about 30 minutes with only a few easy and simple steps. I like to wait until the cauliflower florets are done roasting before I make the cheese sauce so the cheese sauce doesn’t harden and only takes a few minutes.

MAKING THE CHEESE SAUCE

This is my favorite part! You can use your favorite cheese combinations as long as it equals 2 1/2 cups total. This cheese sauce is straightforward to make. Whisk together the heavy whipping cream and cream cheese (make sure to cut into pieces so it melts faster) in a saucepan until combined. Add in the rest of the ingredients and vigorously whisk until combined and cheese is smooth. Once the sauce is melted, remove from heat immediately.

It is important to keep an eye on the cheese sauce because you don’t want to over cook it otherwise it will turn into a solid. All stovetops vary so this cheese sauce may cook a little quicker or slower depending on your stove.

ROASTING THE CAULIFLOWER

I prefer to have my cauliflower cut into smaller pieces so they are tender. I also love a few crispy pieces so I cut some into even smaller pieces. You can cut your cauliflower into bigger pieces if you prefer but you will have to roast them for a little longer.

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