Keto Friendly Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Get the same indulgent flavor of mac and cheese with a keto twist! Our cauliflower keto mac and cheese recipe bakes 4 kinds of cheese together with Birds Eye® Cauliflower Florets to create a low carb keto side dish everyone will love.
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Keto Friendly Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Get the same indulgent flavor of mac and cheese with a keto twist! Our cauliflower keto mac and cheese recipe bakes 4 kinds of cheese together with Birds Eye® Cauliflower Florets to create a low carb keto side dish everyone will love.

July 2, 2026
URL: https://www.birdseye.com/recipes/lunch/keto-friendly-cauliflower-mac-and-cheese-9698

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 55 minutes
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • PAM® Organic Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 6-1/2 cups Birds Eye® Cauliflower Florets (about 24 ounces)

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream

  • 4 ounces cream cheese

  • 1 teaspoon Gulden's® Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

  • 4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (1 cup)

  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Information

379 calories, 7g carbs

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Nutrition Information

379 calories, 7g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil spray. Pour cauliflower and water into a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high 4 minutes; drain.

  • Step two

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bacon to skillet and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.

  • Step three

    Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel. Pour in heavy cream, cream cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Stir in smoked gouda and mozzarella cheeses; remove from heat. Stir in cauliflower.

  • Step four

    Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle parmesan and bacon over the top. Cover pan with aluminum foil. Bake cauliflower mac and cheese 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until lightly browned and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

379 calories, 7g carbs

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Keto Friendly Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 386 mg 39%
Carbohydrate 7 g 2%
Cholesterol 105 mg 35%
Total Fat 32 g 50%
Iron 1 mg 4%
Calories 379 kcal 19%
Sodium 699 mg 28%
Protein 16 g 33%
Saturated Fat 20 g 98%
Sugars 4 g 0
Vitamin C 41 mg 69%

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