Description
A delicious low-carb version of mac and cheese made with cauliflower, rich cheese sauce, and a golden bubbly top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets and steam until tender for 5-7 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Mix steamed cauliflower with cheese sauce until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy your low-carb mac and cheese!
Notes
Best eaten fresh the same day. Reheat in the oven with a splash of cream to avoid dryness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg