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This cauliflower mac and cheese is going to be a hit with grown ups and kids alike – especially that low carb garlic bread topping! Skip the carbs and indulge with this creamy cheesy cauliflower instead. Big thanks to Roth Cheese for sponsoring this post.
I totally realize that a lot of people are falling off of the New Year’s Diet Resolution band wagon, but I am so hopeful that this roasted cauliflower recipe is going to help keep you motivated on that low carb diet of yours.
This recipe…woo. It does not taste like diet food, I can tell you that.
Then again, it’s not too often that keto recipes taste diet-y, which is probably why I love the keto diet so very, very much. It’s near and dear to my heart for three reasons – 1. Bacon, 2. Cheese, 3. Bacon and Cheese.
This keto mac and cheese is a family favorite.
Honestly, it’s not too often that my family dislikes one of my low carb recipes, which really makes following the diet a whole heck of a lot easier! That’s not always true with other diets I’ve tried.
I teamed up with Roth Cheese to bring you this cheesy cauliflower bake and I think you’re going to love the mix of Grand Cru and Havarti cheese.
If you haven’t tried Grand Cru before, it’s Roth’s signature alpine-style cheese. If you love Gruyere, you’ll love this cheese. And who doesn’t love Gruyere, especially in a mac and cheese?
Their Havarti is extra creamy and I have a really hard time not slicing it and serving it on a cheese board, but it’s really fantastic in a cheese sauce.
This low carb cheese sauce skips the traditional roux, since flour is full of carbs. Instead, you’ll just heat some heavy cream and stir in your grated cheese until everything is smooth and creamy. Sam approach as you’d take for homemade alfredo sauce!
I always add a bit of ground mustard powder to my cheese sauce for an extra boost of flavor, but if you don’t have it on hand, it’s fine to skip it. Ground nutmeg works well too.
I really love how easy this keto mac and cheese recipe is and you can totally just stop right there and call it a day.
However, I thought I’d take it a step further and add a garlic bread topping. I love crunchy toppings on baked mac and cheese, don’t you?
The topping is made of almond meal, butter, and garlic powder. So simple!
My kids barely even realized they were eating vegetables with this one!
Hope you guys enjoy this cheesy cauliflower recipe just as much as we did!
Recipe
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
This cauliflower mac and cheese is made with a low carb cheese sauce and topped with a simple garlic bread topping to add a little crunch. This one is a hit with kids and grown ups alike!
3.46 from 24 votes
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Prep10 minutes minutes
Cook30 minutes minutes
Total40 minutes minutes
Serves 6 servings
Ingredients
For the mac and cheese
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces Roth Havarti grated
- 3 ounces Roth Grand Cru grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
For the garlic bread topping
- 1/4 cup almond meal
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Dice the cauliflower into bite-sized chunks.
Toss the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and place in a 2 quart baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
While cauliflower is baking, prepare the cheese sauce.
Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat and whisk in the cheeses and ground mustard. Continue whisking over medium heat until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth and creamy.
Remove the cauliflower from the oven and pour the cheese sauce over the top. Stir to coat all of the cauliflower in the cheese sauce.
Stir together the almond meal, melted butter, parsley, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture.
Turn the oven to broil and return the cauliflower to the oven. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the almond meal is browned.
Let set for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 312kcal (16%)| Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)| Protein: 13g (26%)| Fat: 26g (40%)| Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)| Cholesterol: 72mg (24%)| Sodium: 645mg (28%)| Potassium: 334mg (10%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 2g (2%)| Vitamin A: 715IU (14%)| Vitamin C: 46.4mg (56%)| Calcium: 318mg (32%)| Iron: 0.7mg (4%)
Author: Karly Campbell
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:comfort food, kid-friendly recipes, weeknight dinner recipes
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Chandana says
Iam from India , for the first time I made this today , and it was lip smacking. Thanku
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Karly says
Thanks, Chandana!
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Nova Taylor says
I love the keto diet for multiple reasons and also I love cauliflower.
This is on my list for tonight and Sunday because it is my birthday and wanted to make something special.
Thank you so much fo rh=sahring this with us.
Keep sharing such delightful recipe 🙂Reply
Amy Parish says
Is there a general rule for serving size?
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Karly says
I’m not sure what you mean by a general rule, but this recipe’s nutrition was calculated based on this making 6 servings.
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Elizabeth says
This looks fantastic! And your site is beautiful!
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Karly says
Thanks, Elizabeth!
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Karen says
High in Cholesterol.
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Lisa says
If you are on a Keto diet you don’t have to worry about Cholesterol! That’s the beauty of not eating stuff that will kill you like bread and pasta!!
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Mackenzie says
How many servings does this make??
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Karly says
The nutrition information is calculated on this being 6 servings.
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Gail Killian says
I was going to make the cauliflower Mac and cheese. I found Roth Havarti at the price of $8.00 for 6 oz. this price is too much for my family. I couldn’t find Roth Grand Cru. Is there a substitute cheese that doesn’t cost so much, and is easier to find.
Thanks
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Karly says
Hi Gail! Sorry to hear that – Havarti tends to be a bit pricier than the standard bricks of cheese you’d find with all the packaged shredded cheese. I’m not sure if other brands will be any cheaper. Grand Cru is very similar to Gruyere cheese, but that one can also be a little pricier. I love to splurge on good cheese, but totally understand if it’s not in the budget. You could sub in any cheese you like here – freshly grated cheddar would be fine and if you add a bit of grated Parm it’ll add some extra flavor. 🙂
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Sabrina says
great grown up mac and cheese, I don’t think havarti or grand cru is in kids version reight? and with all that cheese, there’s no need for pasta, cauliflower works almost seamlessly so thank you for wonderful recipe!
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Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
So mac and cheese without the mac? I am totally in. I have been seeing cauliflowers on SUPER sale at the grocery store, and I have always been tempted to buy some, even though I had nothing in mind. Now I do!!
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Kevin | Kevin Is Cooking says
This one intrigues me and look s pretty darn amazing Karly. Thanks!
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Nikole says
I”m going to try this ASAP! Looks yummy.
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Barb Capra says
You left out the bread crumbs in the ingredients. I am making it GF and look forward to eating this Cauliflower Mac and Cheese dish. Barb
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Karly says
Whoops – there actually aren’t any bread crumbs in this recipe! That was supposed to say ‘melted butter’ but I must have been dreaming of carbs when I typed it out. 😉
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Ivory says
This dsh looks mouthwatering. Will be making soon. Yum!
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Karly says
Hope you love it!
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