Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Tasty and easy to make Mac n Cheese that's made with cauliflower instead of pasta

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Rena

Preheat oven to high broil.
Cut the head of cauliflower into small florets and toss them in a bowl with the olive oil. Place the florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Broil for 5-8 minutes or until the florets are tender and roasted.
Meanwhile, place the heavy cream, jalapeno, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt into a saucepan or small pot over high heat.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add in the cheeses and stir until melted.
Remove the florets from the oven and toss in a large bowl with the cheese sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

You may boil the cauliflower florets in a pot for about 10-15 minutes before broiling to get a more tender cauliflower and faster cooking. Some like the cauliflower to be a bit crunchy. This is a personal preference.
Use a preheated broiler.
Heat the cheese mixture until smooth, be careful not to overheat.
If you aren't doing a keto diet, feel free to use low-fat cheese.
You can substitute the heavy cream with milk and some butter.
The cheese sauce will thicken as it cools from boiling hot to warm. If you want it even thicker, you can add more shredded cheese.
If you have leftovers, you can reheat them in the oven or microwave.
You can use frozen cauliflower, however, it won't have the same texture as fresh.
For a milder heat from the jalapenos, deseed them and remove the ribs.