Cauliflower 'Mac' with Smoked Gouda
A cheesy, creamy keto twist on classic mac and cheese, using cauliflower for a low-carb base. This American-inspired keto recipe (vegetarian, low-carb), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs Cauliflower, Unsalted butter, All-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 large head, riced Cauliflower
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Full-fat milk
- 1 cup shredded Smoked Gouda cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Steam 1 large head of riced cauliflower for 8-10 minutes until tender but not mushy, then drain well in a fine-mesh strainer.
- Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in 1 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute until golden.
- Step 3: Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup full-fat milk, then stir in 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda until melted and smooth, adding 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: Stir the drained cauliflower into the cheese sauce until fully coated, then cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
