Spicy Keto Cauliflower Mac N’ Cheese Recipe

Name: Spicy Keto Cauliflower Mac N’ Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed, cored, and cut into very small florets (about 6 cups); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk; 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces; 1 1/4 cups lightly packed coarsely grated cheddar cheese (4 ounces); 1/2 cup lightly packed coarsely grated gruyere (2 ounces); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 garlic clove, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more to taste; 2/3 cup finely chopped toasted almond; 1/4 cup finely chopped chives

Servings: persons

kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed, cored, and cut into very small florets (about 6 cups)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
1 1/4 cups lightly packed coarsely grated cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup lightly packed coarsely grated gruyere (2 ounces)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more to taste
2/3 cup finely chopped toasted almond
1/4 cup finely chopped chives

1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until crisp tender, about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. When foaming subsides, add onion and season generously with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 5 minutes.
3
Add milk and cream cheese and cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted. Decrease heat to low and add cheddar, gruyere, dijon, garlic, cayenne, and nutmeg. Cook until cheese is melted and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and adjust with additional cayenne and nutmeg, if desired.
4
Add cauliflower, fold to coat with cheese sauce, and transfer to broiler. Broil until deeply golden and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes.
5
Garnish with almonds and chives and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed, cored, and cut into very small florets (about 6 cups), 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Keto Cauliflower Mac N’ Cheese falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Keto Cauliflower Mac N’ Cheese

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