Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 5 cups cauliflower florets, about 1 large head
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar, sharp, divided
- ¼ teaspoon pepper, white preferred
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large stockpot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil and dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in the water.
- Use 1 teaspoon of the butter to grease the baking pan.
- Place the cauliflower in the boiling water for 6 minutes.
- Drain well and place on paper towels to dry.
- Pat any extra from the cauliflower, transfer to the baking dish and set aside.
- Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan.
- Whisk in the cream cheese, garlic xanthan gum and the remaining butter until smooth. Keep whisking until thickened about 90 seconds.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese, remaining salt, pepper garlic and smoked paprika.
- Whisk just until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
- Remove cheese mixture from the heat, pour over the cauliflower and stir to combine.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned, about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 26gFiber: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 3g