Baked Cauliflower 'Rice' with Smoked Gouda and Chive Mix

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

Creamy cauliflower rice baked with smoky cheese and fresh herbs, offering a comforting keto alternative to traditional rice dishes. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cauliflower, smoked gouda cheese, chives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 310 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Food processors worth buying for dips like this → Best Food Processors in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pulse 2 cups cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized, about 30 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Spread cauliflower rice on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Toss with 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: Bake 20 minutes until edges are golden, stirring once at 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven, stir in 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda and 2 tbsp chopped chives until cheese melts.

Related recipes