Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe
So you want to enjoy your macaroni and cheese, but without the excess baggage of calories and fats and many other unhealthy ingredients that go into the mix. With this cauliflower mac and cheese recipe, you can cook a healthier version of your favorite mac and cheese. In this recipe, you would be using cauliflower instead of macaroni, goat milk, as well as two other types of cheese. Here is how to enjoy your mac and cheese the keto way.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe
- Total Cook time: 30-40 minutes
- Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- Large head of cauliflower, cut into small florets – 1
- Ghee
- Sea salt – 1 teaspoon
- Grated goat’s or sheep’s milk cheddar cheese, with extra for topping – 1 1/2 cups
- Dijon mustard – 1 1/2
- Goat’s milk cottage cheese, pureed – 1/2 cup
- Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
- Kefir – 1/2-2/4 cup
- Garlic powder – 1/8 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Then grease your 8×8 pan with ghee, which is a lactose-free butter substitute.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add your cauliflower to cook for about 5 minutes or until it becomes a little tender. Then drain the cauliflower and dry with paper towels. Spread the cauliflower evenly in the greased pan.
- Over medium-high heat, mix the cottage cheese, kefir, and mustard in a saucepan until it forms a smooth mixture.
- Over medium-high heat, mix the cheddar cheese, kefir, and mustard in a saucepan until the mixture becomes smooth.
- While stirring slowly, add the cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, and sea salt until the cheese begins to melt. Pour the mixture over the cauliflower and stir. You can add some cheese as a topping. Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Wrap up
So, there you have it. The best keto-inspired mac and cheese recipe you need to enjoy your favorite meal sans the unwanted ingredients. Instead of the calorie-heavy macaroni, this recipe uses cauliflower. You also get to enjoy the healthy benefits of goat milk. It is simply delicious and easy to make.
