Keto Homemade Mac and Cheese

Indulge in a creamy, low-carb twist on comfort food with this Keto Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe! This dish swaps traditional pasta for tender cauliflower florets, creating a keto-friendly alternative that’s just as satisfying. Velvety layers of cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese come together with rich heavy cream and a touch of garlic and onion powder for a decadent cheese sauce that perfectly coats each bite. Finished in the oven until golden and bubbly, this quick and easy recipe (just 10 minutes of prep!) is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence. Ideal as a hearty side dish or a stand-alone meal, it’s low in carbs but sky-high in flavor—perfect for anyone following a ketogenic diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cauliflower florets
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for about 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Whisk in the cream cheese until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 6

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese sauce, stirring well to combine.

Step 7

Add the cooked cauliflower florets to the saucepan, tossing gently to coat them evenly with the cheese sauce.

Step 8

Transfer the cauliflower mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 10

Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Keto Homemade Mac and Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1119.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2722.5

Total Fat 238.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 147.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 740.3mg	0%
Sodium 4692.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 103.8g	0%

Vitamin D 52.5IU	0%
Calcium 2699.6mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1707.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.1%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 5.6%