Keto Mac and Cheese

Keto mac and cheese is the ultimate keto comfort food. Roasted cauliflower tossed in a creamy cheese sauce will make you forget about traditional mac and cheese and wonder why you haven’t been eating delicious cauliflower mac and cheese your whole life.

Why you’ll love this mac and cheese 

If you haven’t tried roast cauliflower tossed in a tasty keto cheese sauce, you are absolutely missing out! Keto mac and cheese packs all the cheesy goodness of traditional mac and cheese—but without the carbs.

Here’s what you’ll love about this cauliflower mac and cheese: 

• Easy to make

• Ready in 30 minutes

• Contains only a few ingredients

• Satisfies comfort food cravings

• 100% keto-friendly

• You can experiment with different cheeses 

Cauliflower mac and cheese is not only low in carbs, but it’s also amazing for your health. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that provides numerous health benefits! “Cruciferous vegetables are a type of vegetable with unique health properties due to their high concentration of phytonutrients,” Dr. Berg explains.

According to this study published in Nutrition and Cancer, cruciferous vegetables contain high levels of isothiocyanates and indole-3-carbinol, which have been shown to be effective against cancer. 

Ingredients and substitutions

Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower florets are a healthy base for low-carb mac and cheese. If you’re not a fan of cauliflower taste, try pouring keto cheese sauce over a low-carb pasta or these tasty keto egg noodles. 

Shredded cheese

In this recipe, we combine cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese to make the most delicious cheesy sauce. You can use either mild, medium, or sharp cheddar cheese, depending on your preference.

You can finish off your keto cauliflower mac with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for next-level flavor!

Cream cheese 

Cream cheese paired with heavy cream creates a cheesy cream sauce perfect for keto mac and cheese. Cream cheese also helps thicken the sauce.

Heavy cream

Heavy whipping cream eliminates the need for a thickening agent for your cheese sauce, keeping it 100% keto-friendly.    

Spices

Garlic powder and chili powder give this keto mac and cheese a delicious kick. Feel free to add in other spices like onion powder and smoked paprika if you prefer a dish with a more complex flavor.

Olive oil

Olive oil is used to roast the cauliflower, but you can also use a healthy oil like avocado oil or even melted butter for more flavor. 

For a baked cauliflower mac and cheese, add the finished product to a casserole dish, cover it with crushed pork rinds, and pop it in the oven on broil for a couple of minutes. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn.

You can even top your cauliflower mac and cheese with crispy bacon or mix in some diced ham.

What to serve with keto mac and cheese 

Keto mac and cheese is packed full of protein and healthy fats, so it’s great on its own but can also be served as a delicious side dish. 

Try serving your keto cauliflower mac alongside crispy pickle-brined chicken thighs, keto chicken-fried steak, or these tasty keto BLT burgers for the perfect keto-friendly dinner.

For a lunch combination, enjoy your keto mac and cheese with a tasty Greek salad or this delicious chicken cobb salad.   

Watch the video to learn how to make the best keto mac and cheese!