Low Carb Mac and Cheese Cup

Satisfy your comfort food cravings without the guilt with this irresistible Low Carb Mac and Cheese Cup recipe! Perfectly tender cauliflower florets take center stage in these cheesy, portion-controlled bites, making them a nutritious alternative to traditional pasta-based mac and cheese. Coated in a luscious sauce made from cream cheese, heavy cream, and a blend of aromatic spices like garlic powder and paprika, each cup is topped with gooey, golden cheddar cheese and baked to perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, these mac and cheese cups are ideal for quick dinners, meal prep, or savory appetizers. Low carb, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, they prove you can indulge while staying on track with your health goals!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Cauliflower florets
• 100 grams Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 50 grams Cream cheese
• 60 milliliters Heavy cream
• 15 grams Butter
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the cauliflower florets. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender, but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 4

Add the heavy cream and cream cheese to the saucepan, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and the cream cheese has melted completely.

Step 5

Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper into the cheese sauce.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully combined.

Step 7

Place the cooked cauliflower in a mixing bowl and pour over the cheese sauce, mixing well to ensure the cauliflower is well-coated with the sauce.

Step 8

Grease or line four muffin tin cups.

Step 9

Divide the cauliflower mixture among the four portions of the muffin tin, filling them evenly.

Step 10

Top each cup with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 13

Carefully remove the mac and cheese cups from the muffin tin, using a spoon if necessary, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(430.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	941.5

Total Fat 82.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 252.9mg	0%
Sodium 1550.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 32.5g	0%

Vitamin D 23.8IU	0%
Calcium 820.8mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 819.2mg	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: 78.1%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 8.1%