(One-Pot!) Keto Cauliflower Mac 'N Cheese
Ultra cheesy and warming-to-boot, this keto cauliflower mac and cheese is bound to become a favorite low carb side (or ahem, comforting main!).
Servings 4 people
Calories 431kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- kosher salt to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or 1/4-1/2 tsp konjac
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded (sharp!) cheddar cheese or a mix of gruyere & cheddar
Instructions
- Break up the cauliflower head into bite-sized florets and set aside.
- Add butter to a Dutch oven or pot over medium/low heat and cook, stirring every so often, until fully browned (4-6 minutes). Add heavy cream, mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, a generous pinch of salt and stir until combined. Add in the cauliflower bites, stir until evenly coated, cover with lid and simmer until softened but still retain a bite (10-15 minutes). Feel free to add a little extra salt now, keeping in mind you'll be adding the cheese still.
- Make an arrowroot or konjac powder slurry (i.e. mix the powder with a couple tablespoons of cold water). Add it to the cauliflower mixture and stir until thickened (I've noticed various brands behave a little different, so just add it little by little to taste). Add in the cheese, stir until melted and serve right away!
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1420IU | Vitamin C: 69.6mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 0.8mg