Low Carb Homemade Mac n Cheese
Indulge in comfort food without the carbs with this Low Carb Homemade Mac n Cheese recipe, a creamy and satisfying twist on the classic dish. Perfect for keto or low-carb diets, this recipe swaps carb-heavy pasta for tender cauliflower florets, smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce made from heavy cream, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and Parmesan. Enhanced with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for a subtle kick, this baked dish delivers layers of flavor and golden bubbly perfection. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an irresistible side or main dish that’s both hearty and guilt-free. Treat your taste buds to this mouthwatering cauliflower mac and cheese today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower florets
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
Cut the cauliflower into florets and blanch in boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan. Stir constantly until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Adjust spices to taste.
Place the cauliflower florets into a baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and the top starts to turn golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.7 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.9 g | 700% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 700 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 4064 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 91.1 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2299 mg | 177% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2235 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
