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Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Ham on a black plate with gold fork, lettuce and blue napkin
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Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Ham

With a creamy, gooey cheese sauce over perfectly cooked cauliflower....this recipe for Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is comfort food at it's best, AND a genius way to use up that leftover ham!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free
Keyword Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, Keto Mac and Cheese, Keto Recipe for Leftover Ham
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 598kcal
Author Abbie Brooks

Ingredients

  • 24 oz frozen cauliflower florets or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (stock)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 6 oz shredded sharp white cheddar cheese or any shredded cheese
  • 1 cup leftover ham diced
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Boil, steam or microwave cauliflower according to package directions until tender, about 10 minutes and drain
  • In the meantime, heat butter in saucepan until melted
  • Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream and cream cheese and whisk until smooth, about 3-4 minutes
  • Add shredded cheese and continue to stir until melted and smooth and sauce is heated through and thickened (about 3 minutes)
  • Stir together cooked cauliflower with desired amount of cheese sauce and leftover ham and allow to rest for about 5 minutes to thicken before serving

Notes

  • Cooking fresh cauliflower: either boil or steam for 5-7 minutes or microwave cauliflower in a cling film or plate covered bowl for 1-2 minutes
  • Cream cheese: For best results, it should be at room temperature and whisking will yield smoothest results. If your cream cheese is still cold, microwave for 30-40 seconds on 50% power.
  • Sauce is too thin? Sauce will quickly thicken after removing from heat, so allow 5 minutes for it to rest and thicken up
  • Serving carb eaters? This recipe is perfect to serve carb eaters because the sauce is cooked separately so can be poured over your cauliflower and ham OR hot pasta.
  • Leftover sauce? Store leftover sauce in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop for another meal!
  • Can I use pre-grated cheese? Grated cheese from a block will melt more smoothly but pre-shredded can be used.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 957mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1855IU | Vitamin C: 84.4mg | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 1.4mg