Loaded to the brim with gooey, cheesy goodness, this cheesy cauliflower casserole is the perfect low-carb and keto friendly macaroni and cheese substitute. With only a handful of ingredients, this yummy filling side dish comes together with little effort on your part.
If you’ve been reading for a bit, you know my husband and I recently embarked on a new diet and lifestyle change. So far with the Ketogenic diet we have lost over 60 pounds combined since April. Pretty amazing right? Well with any diet, there are certain cravings that can be enough to break some people. I would probably be one of those people if I didn’t see first hand the results from this way of eating.
Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole | Low-Carb, Keto
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Course: casserole, keto, low-carb
Cuisine: vegetable side dish
Servings: 6
Calories: 362 kcal
Ingredients
1 whole head of cauliflower , cut into florets
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese , divided
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 9x9 glass baking dish
Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and 1/2 tsp salt and cook until cauliflower is just fork tender. Do not over cook.
Drain cauliflower well and place back in pot. Set aside.
In a small sauce pan, bring cream to a simmer, stirring well to avoid scorching.
Whisk in cream cheese and mustard and stir until mixture thickens.
Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup shredded cheese and seasonings.
Pour over cauliflower and gently mix to combine.
Place cauliflower in prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, or about 15 minutes.
For an extra bubbly topping, broil on high for 2-3 minutes but be sure to watch carefully
Recipe Notes
Per Serving: Fat 33g, NET carbs 4g, Protein 13g