Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
This keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese recipe that will have nothing but clean plates for the dishwasher. Even cauliflower “hating” kids have been known to clean the plate and ask for more.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 348kcal
- 400 g cauliflower cut into florets
- 100 g cream cheese
- 1/2 cup thickened cream 125g
- 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing 125g click for recipe
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 50g
- 4 slices streaky bacon roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely sliced
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
Preheat oven to 180 ̊C fan/200°C static /400°F
Pan fry bacon until crispy. Reserve.
Steam cauliflower for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, place into microwave-safe dish and add a couple of tablespoons of water. Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes, or until just tender.
Combine cream cheese, cream, ranch dressing, jalapeños, and half the cheese. Stir through cauliflower, add half the bacon, and half the chives.
Transfer to a small baking dish. Top with remaining bacon and cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes or until cheese is lightly golden. Serve with a sprinkle of chives.
THERMAL METHOD
Preheat oven to 180 ̊C fan/200°C static /400°F
Pan fry bacon until crispy. Reserve.
Pour 600g of water into mixing bowl and insert the steaming basket. Place cauliflower florets into basket. Steam 15 min/120°C/speed 2. Set aside to cool slightly. Discard water.
Place the cream cheese, cream, ranch dressing and jalapeños into mixing bowl. Heat 2 min/60 ̊C/ speed 2.
Stir through half the cheese, half the bacon and half the chives. Follow from Step 4 in conventional method.
Serving: 1serve | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 24mg | Net Carbs: 5g