If you have been here for a while, you know I don’t particularly love to cook, but this keto mac and cheese recipe is delicious and simple enough that it feels like a more manageable task. Spending hours in the kitchen is not my idea of a good time; however, I enjoy it the more adventurous I become.
If you are someone who loves to cook, you inspire me! But, in the meantime, I’d like to share the keto recipes I have found to be the most simple and tasty. Plus, who isn’t a huge fan of mac and cheese? Hold the mac… of course.
This recipe replaces the pasta with cauliflower for a much lower-carb alternative. It’s not exactly the same, but I promise you it is a dish everyone can and will enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Pink salt, as needed. Plus 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into small florets
- Vegetable oil spray
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces of cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
And an 8×8 baking pan.
Here is what you are going to do with these keto ingredients:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
- Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the cauliflower well and pat it between several paper towels to dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set it aside.
- Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic and whisk until the cheese melts about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes. Serve.
For extra spice, add dried chili pepper, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, or add some gruyere cheese to the mixture. I even know some people who like to add jalapenos and Monterey Jack cheese to theirs!
Pick Your Protein
This keto mac and cheese can be served with chicken, salmon, beef, sausage, pork, or shrimp. Whatever your keto protein choice is, I’m sure it will work with this dish.
Keto is So Versatile!
When I began this journey many years ago, I thought my keto food choices would be restricted. I believed I would get bored of eating the same things day in and day out, but fortunately, this never happened! The versatility of keto dishes has kept me, and I’m sure some of you, happily enjoying the keto life.
Please comment on any alterations or preferences you have made when preparing this keto mac and cheese!
Amy XO
p.s. Make sure you’ve downloaded my Keto Guide to help YOU get started (or restart) on your Keto Journey
p.p.s. Be sure to check out the Turkey Mushroom Bake Recipe Here
This sounds delicious! 😋
I am sure this is delicious and simple to make!
Thank you for all the great recipes
Thank you Amy for this recipe 🤗 It really looks good😋 I’m not crazy about cooking either. I want to thank you for your faithfulness and time you take in sharing with us. You’re an awesome encourager💞 Happy Valentine’s Day⚘️
Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for all you do for the group.
Thank you Amy.
I don’t like to cook. This sounds great. I will try this.
Love the recipes and support 🙂
My favorite Keto recipe!
Will definitely try this recipe. Thank you, Amy.
That sounds so yummy! I miss Mac & Cheese.
OMG I am so trying this.
That recipe looks yummy. I also looked at the Turkey mushroom bake . Looks yummy as well.
Sounds delicious. Love Any cheese sauce.
I am so sorry I got off keto it’s been more than 2 years I did great just can’t remember all you taught me you are so gifted I’m over 70 but other then being over weight I don’t have any health problems. I guess you are so encouraging I thought I’d try again
Looks Fantastic l! Thank you.
Sounds good Amy!
I’ll give it a try. Thanks for all you do!
Easy peasy & delicious
This looks so yummy and easy to make. Thank you for all you do.
This sounds delicious and I hope to bake it soon. I just hope to find the recipe again when I have all the ingredients.
Sounds delicious,thanks
That looks so yummy!
Looks so good , really want to try this.
Thanks
This sounds amazing! I’m going to try it!
Thank you love this recipe
Thank you for sharing great recipes
I’m not a fan of cauliflower but I will be making this. It sounds delicious.
Thank you Amy.
Thank you for the yummy recipe!
Sounds amazing and so simple which is great.