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Keto Cauliflower Rice 'Mac and Cheese'
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Need an easy, cheesy low carb and keto friendly side dish? You must try this truly decadent Keto Cauliflower Rice 'Mac and Cheese'! If you're missing the real thing, this side dish is officially approved to cure your mac and cheese cravings, with only 5 net carbs per serving. Compare that to traditional mac and cheese, and you can't beat it! We pack four different cheeses into this scrumptious dish, and we know you need to use up some of that riced cauliflower in the freezer. We're confident that this will make you a fan of cauliflower rice!

Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cast iron skillet, cheese, gluten free, keto, low carb
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373 kcal
Author: Briana
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs frozen riced cauliflower (about 4 cups)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (low carb milk)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional and to taste)
  • 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 oz white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 oz pepper jack, grated
  • 3 oz gouda cheese, grated
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt (or to taste, add slowly!!)
Instructions

  1. Prepare your frozen riced cauliflower according to the package. Then, cook over medium heat until light and fluffy and slightly browned in a cast iron skillet. Set aside.

  2. In sauce pan, melt your butter over medium heat. Next, add milk, heavy cream, and all of your spices except for salt. Whisk until well combined.

  3. Once the milk and cream are warmed through, add in your shredded cheese in batches, reserving some for topping later. Mix constantly to make sure the cheese doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan and burn. Stir until everything is well combined and a nice thin consistency. Taste, then add salt as needed.

  4. Add the cheese sauce with your cauliflower, and mix with a rubber spatula until well combined. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes, and broil for about 5 minutes on high for a nice crispy top.

Recipe Notes

Macros: We calculate our nutrition facts via MyFitnessPal as a courtesy, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. They will vary a lot depending on the brands and cheeses you use. 

Makes 8 servings, 373 calories, 33g fat, 16g protein, 2g sugar, 6g total carbs, 1g fiber, making 5g net carbs.