Keto Mac and Cheese is a creamy, delicious Instant Pot keto side dish that you can make in your pressure cooker for the ultimate low carb comfort food!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Fast. Done in under 30 minutes with the help of your Instant Pot.
- Easy. A simple pour and cook recipe that is just as easy to make as it is to eat.
- Low Carb. Only 7 net carbs per serving.
- Vegetarian. Unlike a lot of other keto recipes that rely on bacon to add flavor, this keto mac and cheese is full of flavor from the pairing of cheddar cheese and cream cheese.
Is Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Good?
I know it's a stretch. BUT if you're wanting macaroni and cheese and are trying to eat low carb, this is a great option!
Sure it's not the real thing. But if you need a good alternative, this is as delicious as it comes!
Ingredients To Grab
- Cauliflower- This is replaces the high carb noodles that are in traditional macaroni and cheese.
- Cream Cheese- Gives a tangy flavor and increases the fat content to help satisfy hunger for longer periods of time.
- Half and Half- Provides a creamy consistency to give it the same mouth feel as mac and cheese.
- Sharp cheddar cheese- Is packed with intense cheese flavor that will have you going back bite after bite.
- Kosher Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
How To Make Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- In a heatproof bowl, mix all ingredients together.
- Cover the bowl with aluminum foil.
- Place 1.5 c of water in the Instant Pot, and put in a trivet. Place the covered pot on the trivet.
- Set your Instant Pot to 5 mins at High Pressure, and allow it to release pressure naturally for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat the oven broiler and place the cooked cauliflower under it, and broil until the cheese is brown and bubbling. Serve immediately.
I know you're going to think my timing is off on this. Who cooks riced cauliflower for 5 minutes and lets it NPR?
What I discovered is that if you're cooking it PIP, it actually takes that long.
So trust the recipe, and do it for 5 minutes as specified. Be sure to use a heatproof pan that can be put under the grill as well, as you'll want to brown the cheese a bit.
What To Serve With Keto Mac and Cheese
Keto Mac and Cheese is a great side dish for a variety of your favorite proteins. For a well-rounded low carb dinner, try serving it with one of these tasty main courses:
How Long Does It Last?
This Keto Mac and Cheese is one of my favorite side dishes to make a double batch of because of how well it reheats and how pairs with so many dishes.
If you double it up or just have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days before it begins to lose the original flavor and texture.
Looking For More Cauliflower Recipes?
- Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Jalapenos- the most flavorful way to cook cauliflower.
- Aloo Gobi- an amazing cauliflower and potato recipe
- Cauliflower Breadsticks- a great keto side to any dish.
- Cauliflower Chaffle- who needs traditional bread when you have these?
How many cauliflower recipes can a person eat? Obviously, a lot but how much of it can you eat before you're craving a change? I made Low Carb Chicken Biryani yesterday with riced cauliflower and I had some left over.
I have a simple baked Cauliflower and Cheese recipe as well, but I wanted to see how it would work in the Instant Pot, since my previous recipe requires cooking the cauliflower first. This is a fast, creamy, keto-friendly recipe that makes a good side dish to spiced meats.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (214 g) Cauliflower, riced
- 2 tablespoon (2 tablespoon) Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup (121 g) Half and Half
- 1/2 cup (56.5 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, mix all ingredients together.
- Cover the bowl with aluminum foil.
- Place 1.5 c of water in the Instant Pot, and put in a trivet. Place the covered pot on the trivet.
- Set your Instant Pot to 5 mins at High Pressure, and allow it to release pressure naturally for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat the oven broiler and place the cooked cauliflower under it, and broil until the cheese is brown and bubbling. Serve immediately.
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Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
Johanna
This was 😋 cheesy, warm and delicious. I didn’t have heavy cream on hand, so I substituted with 1/2 of evaporated milk this time, and it was still perfect. Thank you, great recipe as usual 🙏💕
Frauke
This is the first time I liked cauliflower rice!
Used boursin instead of cream cheese and added chopped fried bacon.
Didn't need to put it under the broiler, it was good as is.
Laura
What do I need to do with frozen cauliflower? Can I just mix it frozen or do I need to cook it before putting it in the mixture (and if so, how should I cook it?). Thanks!
Johanna
I usually defrost the cauliflower and drain the liquid, then just proceed with the recipe