(One-Pot!) Keto Cauliflower Mac 'N Cheese

(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!).

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Keto

Keyword keto cauliflower mac and cheese, keto mac and cheese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings 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

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