15-Minute Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

4.75 from 32 ratings

15-Minute Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

With over a dozen raving reviews, this 15-minute stovetop cauliflower mac and cheese recipe is an easy low-carb keto dinner recipe. It's packed with rich flavor and is a tasty way to sneak in extra veggies. It's delicious for kids and adults!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Main Dishes, Pastas, Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Keyword: cauliflower mac and cheese, keto mac and cheese, low carb mac and cheese

Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Occasion: Birthdays, Game Day

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower
8 oz block cheddar cheese shredded, 225 g
4 oz cream cheese 113 g
1 tsp dijon mustard 5 g
½ tsp salt

Instructions

Cook: Roughly chop 1 large head cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, setting your steamer basket over it. Add cauliflower to the basket, cover, and let steam for about 10 minutes, or until cauliflower is fork-tender.
Alternatively, you can microwave the cauliflower (in a covered bowl for 5 to 7 minutes) or boil the cauliflower (in a large pot of water for 5 mintues).
Stir: Remove from heat and pour the water out of the pot then add the steamed cauliflower, 8 oz block cheddar cheese (shredded), 4 oz cream cheese, 1 tsp dijon mustard, and ½ tsp salt, stirring until the hot cauliflower has fully melted the cheese. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Happy eating!

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Notes

For a melty browned top, transfer cooked cauliflower macaroni and cheese to a baking dish. Sprinkle with a bit more cheddar and broil in the oven for just a few minutes, until cheese has melted and is golden brown.

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