The Low Carb Jumpstart

MCT2D Makes: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese (with video)

Carbs: 12g

Adapted from Delish's Keto Mac & Cheese, this savory low carb favorite works as a hidden veggie side or a vegetarian main. It is sure to satisfy a crowd, and as a side, serves 8.

In the video below, MCT2D dietitian Rina Hisamatsu, RDN, MPH and Michigan Medicine colleague Stacey Pilarz, RDN will walk you through how to make a satisfying, low carb alternative to traditional macaroni and cheese.

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PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

45 mins

COURSE

Dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 medium heads
    Cauliflower
     
  • Olive Oil
     
  • 1 cup
    Almond Milk
     
  • 6 oz
    Cream Cheese
     
  • 4 cups
    Shredded Cheddar Cheese
     
  • 2 cups
    Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
     
  • 1 tbsp
    Hot Sauce
     
  • Black Pepper
     

Toppings

  • <strong>½</strong> cup
    Walnuts, chopped
     
  • <strong>¼</strong> cup
    Parmesan Cheese
     
  • 2 tbsp
    Olive Oil
     
  • Parsley, chopped to garnish
     

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit.

Roast the Cauliflower.

  1. Roughly chop cauliflower into chunks and place on a large baking sheet.

  2. Drizzle with olive oil and mix to coat evenly.

  3. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Make Cheese Sauce.

  1. In a large pot, heat almond milk, cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese together.

  2. Stir on low heat to gently melt the cheese.

Combine and bake

  1. Once all the cheese has melted, add in cauliflower chunks to the sauce and stir to combine. Add desired amount of black pepper.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the topping.

  3. Place cauliflower and cheese mixture into a casserole dish.

  4. Sprinkle with topping.

  5. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.

  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.