Smoky Cauliflower Cheese

About

This Keto take on cauliflower cheese is rich with flavor and fats. Our easy low carb recipe is prepared with tender cauliflower florets, aromatic dried rosemary, and thyme, smoky paprika, tangy grated parmesan, grated cheddar cheese, garlic, onion, and vegetable stock. Once prepared, the dish is oven-baked until bubbling and golden.

Can I Use a Different Cheese?

We have used a combination of cream cheese, grated parmesan and cheddar cheese in our Keto cauliflower bake. If you would like to use alternative cheeses, you can adjust this easily to suit. The parmesan can be switched for any hard Italian cheese, and the cheddar can be swapped for Monterey Jack cheese or even mozzarella for an oozier sauce! Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the original recipe.

Serving Suggestions?

Our smoky cauliflower cheese makes a delicious low carb side. Perfect served with roasted meats for your Sunday lunch. The bake is delicious with roasted chicken and pork and would even make a great alternative side dish for a Keto Christmas dinner.

Ingredients

2 teaspoon gourmet collection smoked paprika by mccormick
2 tablespoon, grated parmesan cheese
1 medium – head – 5" to 6" diameter cauliflower
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 clove garlic
1 cup vegetable broth, bouillon or consomme
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
¾ cup cream cheese spread
½ small red onion

Instructions

Dice the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Add the florets to a medium saucepan and cover with boiling water. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain completely and set aside to steam dry.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Thinly slice the onion and garlic. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat. Add the onion and garlic, sweating gently for a few minutes until tender and fragrant.
Add the cream cheese to the saucepan. Add the smoked paprika, thyme and rosemary. Stir over a medium heat until the cheese has melted. You may add more herbs and spices as desired.
Add the stock to the saucepan. Stir well to combine, heating through. Add 2/3 of the grated cheddar and the parmesan. Stir well until the cheese has melted into the stock and simmer gently until you have a thick creamy sauce.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the cauliflower florets in the base of a medium oven dish. Pour the smoky cheese sauce evenly over the cauliflower florets. Sprinkle over the remaining grated cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Serve with your preferred Keto mains.