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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Perfectly rich, creamy and cheesy keto friendly Macaroni and Cheese made with Cauliflower! Get all of the decadence without the carbs and pasta!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 313kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 heads of cauliflower washed and leaves removed
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups shredded cheeses I used creamy havarti, colby jack, and mild cheddar cheeses.
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pour approximately 2 inches of water into a large pot with a steamer basket. Warm water over medium-high heat, and add cauliflower heads to the steamer basket. Cover the pot with a lid. Steam the cauliflower for approximately 10 minutes or until easily pierced.
  • Once cauliflower is softened, chop the heads into small chunks that are approximately 1-inch in diameter. Place cauliflower chunks into a baking dish (at least 9 inches wide).
  • Season cauliflower with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.  Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, eggs, and heavy cream to form a custard. Pour the custard into the cauliflower and mix until cauliflower is evenly coated.
  • Mix 2 cups of shredded cheeses into the cauliflower mixture. Top the dish with the remaining cup of cheese. Season the top of the dish with additional pepper.
  • Bake the cauliflower mac and cheese for 35 minutes or until bubbly. To brown the top cheese, broil for 1-2 additional minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Feel free to play around with the cheeses you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 1mg