Low Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe with Keto Cheese Sauce
1 servings of low carb cauliflower mac and cheese recipe with keto cheese sauce contains 271 Calories The macronutrient breakdown is 9% carbs, 78% fat, and 14% protein. This is a good source of protein (17% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese 1 cup, shredded or 113g
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons (28 g) of butter. In a large bowl, toss together the cauliflower florets with the melted butter. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the cauliflower florets on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for about 10-15 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- Heat the cheddar cheese, heavy cream, milk, and remaining tablespoon of butter, stirring frequently. (You can do this on the stove in a double broiler, or in the microwave.) Heat until the cheese mixture is smooth. Be careful not to overheat or burn the cheese.
- Toss cauliflower with cheese sauce right before serving.
- Recipe by: Maya | Wholesome Yum (source: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/cauliflower-mac-and-cheese-recipe-low-carb-keto-gluten-free/)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 servings of low carb cauliflower mac and cheese recipe with keto cheese sauce (146g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 271 | |
| Fats | 24g | 31% |
| Saturated fats | 15g | 73% |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 6g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 10% |
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Protein | 10g | |
| Calcium | – | |
| Iron | – | |
| Potassium | – | |
| Vitamin D | – | |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | – | |
| Beta carotene | – | |
| Caffeine | – | |
| Choline | – | |
| Copper | – | |
| Fluoride | – | |
| Folate (B9) | – | |
| Lycopene | – | |
| Magnesium | – | |
| Manganese | – | |
| Niacin | – | |
| Pantothenic acid | – | |
| Phosphorus | – | |
| Retinol | – | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | – | |
| Selenium | – | |
| Theobromine | – | |
| Thiamine | – | |
| Vitamin A IU | – | |
| Vitamin A | – | |
| Vitamin B12 | – | |
| Vitamin B6 | – | |
| Vitamin C | – | |
| Vitamin D IU | – | |
| Vitamin D2 | – | |
| Vitamin D3 | – | |
| Vitamin E | – | |
| Vitamin K | – | |
| Zinc | – | |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Sucrose | – | |
| Glucose | – | |
| Fructose | – | |
| Lactose | – | |
| Maltose | – | |
| Galactose | – | |
| Starch | – | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 15g | 73% |
| Monounsaturated fats | – | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | – | |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | – | |
| Total omega 6 | – | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | – | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | – | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | – | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | – | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | – | |
| Arginine | – | |
| Aspartic acid | – | |
| Cystine | – | |
| Glutamic acid | – | |
| Glycine | – | |
| Histidine | – | |
| Hydroxyproline | – | |
| Isoleucine | – | |
| Leucine | – | |
| Lysine | – | |
| Methionine | – | |
| Phenylalanine | – | |
| Proline | – | |
| Serine | – | |
| Threonine | – | |
| Tryptophan | – | |
| Tyrosine | – | |
| Valine | – | |