EASY LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER MAC 'N CHEESE

Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Mac 'n Cheese image

This low-carb keto cauliflower mac 'n cheese is a wonderful alternative to the traditional version, and a great vegetarian main dish as well.

Provided by Fioa

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Arrange cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, mixed herbs, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; toss until well coated.
Roast in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Place in an 8-inch baking dish.
Combine Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, ghee, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Pour over cauliflower; mix well. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 81.9 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 869.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g