Keto Bacon Cauliflower “Mac” ‘N’ Cheese
Just because you're on a keto diet doesn't mean you should forsake all comfort food. This super indulgent mac 'n' cheese manages to stay low-carb thanks to one magical ingredient: cauliflower. Add bacon to the mix and you get the perfect dinner.
by Katie Aubin
Inspired by perfectketo.com
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 4 strips bacon
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4 cups water (960 mL) - 1 large head cauliflower
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2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided -
4 oz cream cheese (115 g) -
⅓ cup heavy cream (80 mL) -
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper -
1 teaspoon paprika -
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200 g) - fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Preparation
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon for 6 minutes, or until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, pat off excess grease with a paper towel, then chop and set aside.
- Add the water to a medium pot and bring to a boil.
- While the water heats up, chop the cauliflower into small pieces.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the cauliflower to the boiling water, then cover and cook for 4 minutes, or until slightly tender. Drain the cauliflower and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, remaining teaspoon of salt, the cayenne, and paprika. Stir to combine, then cook for 4 minutes, until smooth and thick.
- Fold in the cauliflower, then add the cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted, then fold in the bacon.
- Scoop into serving bowls and garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Tips
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deadeyelizzie
I subbed the cauliflower with just a bag of steamed veggies!! Soooooo good.
12 days ago Helpful (6) -
Vicky Flores
Add more bacon! It’ll definitely give you the crispy texture you’ll love!
12 days ago Helpful (5) -
mscastiron
I was out of cream cheese so I subbed 8 Oz of herbed goat cheese and it tasted great!
6 days ago Helpful (4) -
Jerry Veiga
This was so good! Would definitely make this again. My only suggestion is to maybe put a little bit more of the spices in , if you prefer spicier foods.
8 days ago Helpful (3)
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