There are tons of low carb mac and cheese recipes using cauliflower on the interwebs these days. You can’t browse Pinterest for more than a minute or two without running into at least one. Yet I’ve been blogging low carb recipes here on IBIH for over 3 years and have never posted my own version!
That travesty ends today, for I give you this totally crave-worthy faux mac and cheese recipe, which contains not only the ubiquitous cauliflower, cream, butter, and cheese – but also some spicy Chorizo, earthy green chilis, and a pop of fresh cilantro!
The resulting recipe is a delicious and hearty casserole that comes together in less than half an hour! Perfect for a busy weeknight, this recipe also reheats well for the week’s lunches (if it lasts that long!)
Keto Chorizo & Green Chili Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
A hearty and delicious Keto Mac and Cheese recipe made with cauliflower instead of pasta. Low Carb and Gluten Free.
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw cauliflower florets
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped canned green chilis (mild)
- 4 oz Mexican Chorizo (you’ll cook and use 1/3 cup for this recipe)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Spread your cauliflower out in a microwave safe casserole dish. Microwave for 10 minutes or until partially tender.
- Meanwhile, cook your Chorizo in a small saute pan and drain off the extra fat. Measure out 1/3 cup of the cooked Chorizo for this recipe and reserve any extra for another use.
- Remove the cauliflower from the microwave and stir in the heavy whipping cream, butter, chopped chilis, cooked Chorizo, shredded cheddar, salt, and chopped cilantro.
- Once it’s fully combined, bake in a preheated 375 degree (F) oven for 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is fork tender and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve hot.
Notes
Approximate net carbs per serving =4g
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove top and oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 301
- Fat: 26 g
- Carbohydrates: 4g net
- Protein: 11g
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Joy Hyatt says
In the nutritional info I only see the net carbs. Can you please give the total carb count per serving? Per my doctor, total carbs are what I need to monitor.
Janet says
One of our all-time favorites…I’ve even included it as a side for our Thanksgiving dinners!
Mellissa Sevigny says
High praise, thanks Janet!
Maureen says
We love this, but we always sub bacon for the chorizo. We totally tweaked it tonight going for an Italian flavor. Cauliflower, chicken breast, mushrooms, onions, Italian seasoning, heavy cream and Parmesan. Tasted just like Alfredo (:
Janine Johnson says
Could coconut cream be subbed for the heavy cream?
Mellissa Sevigny says
theoretically but the flavor would be different.
renee says
any thing to sub green chilies with? would fire roasted tomatoes work or peppers?
Mellissa Sevigny says
It would change the flavor profile but probably still be tasty. Tomatillos would be the best replacement to keep the flavors similar to what was intended.
Kaley says
Made this the other night. It was so easy and delicious! Doesn’t even taste healthy. Love this and will make again. Might need to double it next time as my fiancee’ and I ate the entire thing in 1 sitting!
Mellissa Sevigny says
“didn’t even taste healthy” is the best compliment ever ha ha! Thanks Kaley!
Kim says
Unfortunately another recipe that in no way can come out looking like the picture unless a binder is used(rue or cream cheese etc.) I would have never made this if I would have know it would have been a pile of cauliflower in a puddle oh heavy cream. What a waste of food.
Calvin says
Turn it into an instant pot recipe
Brenda says
I didn’t think there could be anything better than the green chile chicken cauli casserole…but man, I LOVE this!! So easy, quick and flavorful. Made a double batch so I could have it for lunch all week. Don’t know how I missed this before, but wow, sure glad I found it. Thank you!!!
Karen says
Would there be any reason that you could not use frozen cauliflower?