Keto Baked Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese

Whether served as a side or main dish, this keto-friendly, low-carb cauliflower "mac" and cheese is sure to please.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 203 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 drizzle olive oil
• 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup minced onion
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs, or to taste
• 8 cups cauliflower florets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Drizzle cauliflower with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove and dice into 1/2-inch pieces. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 4

Meanwhile, melt butter and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in flour, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in milk, raising heat until mixture comes to a boil and becomes smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup at a time, until completely meted. Stir in cauliflower. Pour into an 8-inch square (or 11x17-inch) baking dish. Top with panko bread crumbs.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil until slightly browned, about 2 minutes more. Remove and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.