Keto Mac & Cheese

Going keto means giving up high-carb foods like rice, potatoes, cereal, and pasta. A lot of people miss these things, leading to unpleasant cravings. The good news is that any cravings will pass in time. However, they can be strong enough that a lot of dieters quit keto within a week or two, as they just can resist the temptation to eat high-carb foods.

This keto mac and cheese recipe won’t derail your diet or kick you out of ketosis. It isn’t “real” mac and cheese as you won’t find macaroni in the ingredients. However, it tastes every bit as good and could be just what you need to get through your early keto carb cravings.

Keto Mac & Cheese

Ingredients for Four Servings

• 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets, stalks, and leaves discarded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 + 1 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1-2 teaspoons of mustard/mustard powder
• Freshly ground salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit/230 degrees centigrade.
2. Line a baking tray with parchment or aluminum foil.
3. Put the cauliflower in a large bowl and toss together with two tablespoons of butter. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Put the cauliflower in the baking tray and roast for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, heat the cheese, cream, milk, mustard, and remaining butter in a saucepan. Keep stirring until you have a smooth sauce.
6. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and bake for a final 5-10 minutes until the sauce begins to brown.
7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

• 294 calories
• 23 grams of fat
• 11 grams of protein
• 12 grams of carbs
• 5 grams of fiber
• 7 grams of net carbs

Bottom Line

The idea of using cauliflower instead of macaroni might seem a little odd, but this recipe really works. Traditional mac and cheese is a VERY high-carb dish, whereas this version contains just seven grams of net carbs per serving. That means you can eat it without ruining your low-carb ketogenic diet.

You can eat keto mac and cheese on its own to make a light lunch or as an accompaniment for something like steak or chicken. However you serve it, you’re going to LOVE this recipe for low-carb mac and cheese. It’s so good you probably won’t even miss the high-carb version!