Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese: Comfort Food Without the Carbs
Satisfy cravings with this playful Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese. Low-carb, high-fat, and creamy, it reinvents comfort food for ketogenic lifestyles. Keto mac and cheese, low-carb comfort food, cauliflower cheese recipe, ketogenic cheesy dishes, playful keto meals
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The Playful Side of Keto
Keto does not mean giving up comfort or creativity. This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese takes a beloved classic and transforms it into a low-carb, high-fat delight. Cauliflower mimics pasta while a rich cheese sauce keeps indulgence intact, proving ketogenic meals can be playful, indulgent, and deeply satisfying.
Recipe: Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
(Serves 2)
300 g / 10 oz cauliflower florets
50 g / 1.75 oz cream cheese
50 g / 1.75 oz grated cheddar cheese
50 ml / 2 fl oz heavy cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard (5 g / 0.2 oz)
1 tsp paprika (2 g / 0.07 oz)
1 tbsp unsalted butter (15 g / 0.5 oz)
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Steam cauliflower florets until tender but not mushy, about 6–8 minutes.
In a saucepan, melt butter, add cream cheese, heavy cream, mustard, and paprika. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add steamed cauliflower to sauce and toss gently to coat evenly.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and allow to melt slightly. Serve immediately as a comforting keto-friendly dish.
Nutritional Information
(per serving, approximate)
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fibre: 2 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Why This Dish Fits Keto
Cauliflower substitutes high-carb pasta, keeping carbohydrate content very low. Cheese, cream, and butter provide the necessary fats for maintaining ketosis. This playful reinterpretation of a classic comfort dish demonstrates that Keto can be indulgent, satisfying, and inventive.
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