Hey everyone, it is Brad, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a distinctive dish, cauliflower "mac" and cheese (keto friendly). One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Keto cauliflower mac and cheese is almost like the real thing, and so much healthier. Being Russian, I didn't get to try all-American macaroni and cheese until much later. I still remember tasting it for the first time, at a friend's house as a pre-teen. Not knowing (or caring!) back then about how processed it was, I absolutely fell in love!

Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese (Keto friendly) is one of the most popular of recent trending meals on earth. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. It is appreciated by millions daily. Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese (Keto friendly) is something that I’ve loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look fantastic.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have cauliflower "mac" and cheese (keto friendly) using 8 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese (Keto friendly):

1. Make ready 1 large head cauliflower
2. Make ready 2 tbs olive oil
3. Get 4 oz cream cheese
4. Make ready 1/2 cup cream
5. Take 1/2 cup milk
6. Take 1 1/2 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese blend (I use Kraft)
7. Get to taste Salt and pepper
8. Prepare Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Cauliflower mac and cheese is far lower in carbs than your average mac & cheese recipe. Believe it or not, cauliflower is even lower in carbs than broccoli. It's also packed with healthy proteins! This means cauliflower mac and cheese is a great option for anyone following a Keto diet.

Steps to make Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese (Keto friendly):

1. Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash cauliflower and pat dry. Cut into bite size pieces. Place in casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Gently toss to coat. Spread back out evenly. Bake until just tender 15-20 min.
2. While cauliflower roasts make your sauce. Place cream and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until just steaming, but do not simmer. Add cream cheese and wisk until fully melted and incorporated, and sauce has thickened slightly. Note: You may need to reduce heat to medium low to prevent simmering.
3. Turn heat down to low. Stir in shredded cheese until melted and sauce is smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Add a small pinch of cayenne if desired (just enough to brighten the flavors but not make it spicy).
4. When cauliflower is done bring out of oven. Pour sauce over cauliflower and stir gently to coat. Return to oven for an additional 15-20 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

It's also packed with healthy proteins! This means cauliflower mac and cheese is a great option for anyone following a Keto diet. Cook the cauliflower - Boil the cauliflower until soft. Drain the cauliflower free of water, pat dry, and place in a small casserole dish. Like many low-carb pasta alternatives, low-carb mac and cheese involves substituting veggies for macaroni noodles.

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