Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese the perfect substitute for traditional macaroni and cheese. 

Are you missing your high carb macaroni and cheese on a low carb keto diet? Well, have I got a tasty and healthy solution for you! This healthy easy keto cauliflower mac and cheese dish can stand alone as a main dish, or be served along-side your favorite protein.

It’s a rich and creamy gluten-free macaroni and cheese alternative. The sauce features cream cheese, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese giving you a keto Alfredo sauce option that will work with other dishes.

Randy and I haven’t touched any form of pasta in close to four years, and frankly we don’t miss it. I know that sounds unimaginable for some of you.

How could we though with recipes like this low carb, keto cauliflower broccoli macaroni and cheese? Well, I hope it encourages you to know that this is coming from a girl who used to eat pasta several times a week, prior to turning to a low carb keto diet for better health and wellness.

The BIG Low Fat Lie

Back when I was indoctrinated to think that eating low-fat was the only way to stay slim and healthy, I ate loads of pasta.  Sadly, I was only making my gluten sensitivity worse and frankly ate way too little protein to be properly nourished. In fact, my iron levels were always extremely low and I even required regular iron infusions in order to raise them.

It still never ceases to amaze me how God created our bodies with the ability to heal itself once you give it what it needs. My hemoglobin levels have been fabulous ever since I went low carb keto and have not needed any iron supplement in years

Finding A Pasta Alternative While Doing Keto

But hey I get it, craving pasta until eating a low carb keto diet becomes a lifestyle, can prove to be tricky. Which 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 what accompanies it.

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 decided to add broccoli to my easy keto cauliflower mac and cheese for added nutrition and flavor.  I can’t wait for you to test this dish yourself.

I assure you that you won’t miss your regular mac and cheese with this Keto cauliflower broccoli macaroni and cheese casserole.

The BIG Low Fat Lie

For more delicious pasta alternative recipes checkout my Easy Low Carb Lasagna and Low Carb Bacon Carbonara Casserole 

Don’t let pasta cravings be the thing that gets you off track.

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Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Yield: 10

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

A low carb keto broccoli and cauliflower macaroni and cheese dish. It's a gluten-free option for pasta.

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Ingredients

• 2 pints of heavy whipping cream
• ½ stick of unsalted butter ¼ cup
• 8 ounces of cream cheese
• 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese (reserve ½ cup for topping
• 5 ounces of fresh shredded parmesan cheese (reserve 2 ounces for topping)
• 1 medium head of broccoli (florets about 2 cups)
• 1 medium head of cauliflower (florets about 3 cups)
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or to taste

Instructions

1. Coarsely chop the fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets to resemble macaroni pasta set aside
2. Steam cook the fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets being careful to not over-cook. You want them tender but still firm.
3. Melt the butter in a large heavy sauce pan.
4. Stir in the heavy whipping cream
5. Add the cream cheese and stir until fully melted and incorporated
6. Add 3 ounces parmesan cheese (reserve 2 ounces for the topping.
7. Add 1 ½ cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese (reserve the other ½ cup for topping)
8. Stir in the salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
9. Allow to cook on low to medium heat until the cheese sauce if fully incorporated and all the cheeses are fully melted.
10. Add to the steamed broccoli and cauliflower add cheese sauce and cook for about 10 minutes on low, stirring constantly
11. In a large buttered casserole pan add the faux broccoli and cauliflower mac and cheese.
12. Top with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 2 ounces of fresh parmesan cheese.
13. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes covered with foil.
14. Broil for 5 minutes on high or until the top is nicely browned.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 599 Total Fat: 58.7g Saturated Fat: 36.8g Cholesterol: 203mg Sodium: 420mg Carbohydrates: 6.4g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1.1g Protein: 14.8g

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