Easy Keto Cauliflower Broccoli Mac And Cheese

This recipe for keto cauliflower mac and cheese is the perfect substitute for traditional macaroni and cheese. No need to miss pasta while on a keto diet when you have a delicious low-carb macaroni and cheese recipe like this.

Cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, and a creamy cheese sauce come together for what I consider the ultimate comfort food.

This low-carb mac comes in at only 5.4 grams of net carbs per serving. Plus, it’s filling enough to be a complete meal on its own!

Traditional recipes have nothing on this delicious low carb recipe, but maybe high grams of carbs.

If this is the first time you’re trying low-carb pasta alternatives, you’ll be happy to know that it’s a great recipe and that it really tastes like the real thing.

Using small florets instead of actual pasta is a good substitute that also happens to be gluten-free!

Silence that comfort food craving for classic mac ‘n’ cheese while sneaking in more healthy vegetables.

It’s keto recipes like this that make it easy to stay true to your low-carb diet, and the best way to see the results you’re hoping for.

If you’ve been missing your high-carb pasta on a keto diet, have I got a tasty and healthy solution for you!

This healthy easy keto cauliflower broccoli mac and cheese casserole can stand alone as a main dish, or be served alongside your favorite protein.

It’s a rich and creamy gluten-free macaroni and cheese alternative.

I have another delicious cauliflower mac. It’s a keto roasted cauliflower mac and cheese recipe that you might also want to try.

Be sure to check out our collection Keto Cream Cheese Recipes for more delicious keto-friendly recipes that feature cream cheese.

 

Keto Cauliflower Cauliflower Mac And Cheese

Although cauliflower does not behave exactly like pasta, its bland flavor absorbs all the flavors of this rich cheese sauce. And as long as you don’t overcook it, the texture also works. 

The mac and cheese sauce is made using a combination of cream cheese, heavy cream, sharp cheddar cheese, and a little parmesan cheese for good measure.

The sauce is very similar to the one I used to make for my family when I would make macaroni and cheese from scratch.

Except this creamy cheddar cheese sauce needs absolutely no flour to thicken it. 

Just because you’re doing a keto diet doesn’t mean you have to live without comfort food.  With just a few key swaps you can enjoy this indulgent keto mac ‘n’ cheese.

I chose to add broccoli to my easy keto cauliflower mac and cheese for added nutrition and flavor.  You can, however, substitute the broccoli for cauliflower if you so desire. 

Of course, in order to get this keto mac n cheese to taste like its wheat counterpart, I placed it under the broiler for a few minutes giving this casserole a crunchy cheesy topping.  

Cauliflower Mac And Cheese (Keto)

I can relate how craving pasta until eating a low-carb, keto diet becomes a lifestyle, can prove to be tricky.

This is why using vegetables as a pasta alternative makes so much sense. After all, what most people are missing isn’t the bland pasta but the sauce that accompanies it.

And like any homemade mac and cheese, the secret is in the cheese sauce. You’ll be happy to know that this cheesy sauce delivers a big flavor. 

In fact, I serve this broccoli mac and cheese to my non-keto family members, and guess what? They TOTALLY love it.

But what’s not to love? It’s made with a decadently rich cheesy sauce!

What I love about using vegetables to take the place of pasta is that if cooked correctly, you can get the perfect mouth-feel that traditional pasta has without the massive amounts of carbs and loads more nutrition.

I assure you that you won’t miss your regular mac and cheese with this easy keto cauliflower broccoli macaroni and cheese casserole and neither will your non-keto friends and family. 

Ingredients Needed For Keto Mac And Cheese

 

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• Heavy whipping cream
• Fresh head of cauliflower
• Fresh broccoli
• Unsalted butter
• Full-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened at room temperature
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Cayenne pepper

How To Make Keto Cauliflower, Broccoli Mac & Cheese

To make this cauliflower broccoli bake you’ll need a buttered 9×13 baking pan. and

You’ll preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then coarsely chop the fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets separately to resemble macaroni pasta set aside.

Keep in mind that I am recommending that you cook the vegetables separately since it takes fresh broccoli less time to cook.

I begin by blanching the cauliflower first and then reserving the water to blanch the broccoli afterward. To do so, you’ll need to bring a large pot of water to boil.

When the water is boiling you’ll add the cauliflower florets and cook for about 2 1/2 minutes. Then you’ll remove the cauliflower florets with a slotted spoon and place them in a large colander to drain.

Once drained add the cooked cauliflower to the prepared buttered pan.

Then bring the water back up to boil and cook the broccoli florets for about 2 minutes and then drain the broccoli in the colander.

I then add the broccoli florets on top of the cauliflower pieces being sure to distribute them evenly in the pan so that everyone gets a little broccoli with each serving. 

Homemade Keto Mac & Cheese Sauce

To make the cheese sauce, you’ll need to melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan, over medium heat.

After the butter has melted, you’ll stir in the heavy whipping cream and allow the sauce to come to a gentle simmer. Be sure to stir occasionally.

Next, you’ll add the cream cheese and stir until fully melted and incorporated.

Then it’s time to add the 3 ounces of the parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir the pan until it melts into the sauce.

You’ll then add 1 ½ cups of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the cream sauce and stir until the cheese fully melts and is fully incorporated. Then, stir in the salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Once the sauce is ready, you’ll then pour it evenly over the cauliflower and broccoli florets.

Next, you’ll top the mac and cheese casserole with the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the 2 ounces of fresh parmesan cheese.

It’s now ready to bake at 350 for 45 minutes uncovered. I then like to broil the last few minutes to ensure it’s nicely golden brown. 

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