Creamy, delicious, and most of all EASY, this Keto Cheesy Broccoli Rice is the perfect healthy low carb side dish! Made in just minutes, it’s great for those busy weeknights!
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When Mr. Hungry and I were first married many, many, MANY years ago, one of our “go to” side dishes was the little boxes of rice mix that were already flavored – so you just cooked the rice and added the seasoning packet. Mr. Hungry’s favorite was the broccoli and cheese rice, which was ironic because the man loathes broccoli like no one I’ve ever seen!
To be fair, that neon orange colored rice with tiny flecks of green in it didn’t even come close to tasting like real broccoli, but I was just glad he would eat it and figured there had to be some vitamins in there somewhere…right?
I haven’t made prepackaged rice in over 20 years, but had a flashback to the old days and decided to recreate it in this healthier version that had actual broccoli in it, and of course cauliflower to stand in for the carb heavy rice.
This Keto Cheesy Broccoli Rice is not only healthier than the boxed version, it also tastes SO. MUCH. BETTER. Boasting plenty of real cheddar cheese, it also has some mascarpone cheese stirred in, giving it a creamy, rich texture that is the best thing to happen to broccoli and cauliflower since….maybe ever.
Because the veggies are chopped finely, this keto cheesy broccoli rice can get by picky kids and husbands whose main issue with vegetables is the texture. Depending on how long you cook it, it really does have the mouthfeel of cheesy rice – but you can cook it even longer if your tribe likes their veggies softer!
There is no end to what you can do with this Keto Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Rice beyond just using it as a low carb side dish! Eat it plain, top it with a fried egg and call it breakfast, or throw in some cooked chicken and it becomes a one pot meal.
You can even puree it and add some heavy cream and chicken broth and you’ve got a tasty keto soup!
Seriously – the sky is the limit with this versatile Keto Cheesy Broccoli Rice! If your family hates broccoli as much as my guys do, you don’t even have to add it – just replace the broccoli with extra cauliflower rice and you are in business.
More Keto Broccoli Recipes:
Keto Broccoli Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Sriracha Roasted Broccoli – Keto, Low Carb
Keto Broccoli Tots – Sugar Free Mom
Keto Cheesy Broccoli Rice – Low Carb
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Creamy, delicious, and incredibly easy, this Keto Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Rice makes the perfect low carb side dish!
Ingredients
- 3 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 cup riced broccoli
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Combine the cauliflower, broccoli, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg in a medium sized microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir.
- Microwave for an additional 2 minutes. Stir.
- Add the cheddar cheese and microwave an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from the microwave carefully and stir in the mascarpone cheese until creamy and fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Net carbs per serving are 2g.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Keto Side Dishes
- Method: microwave
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 138
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Margaret says
Sooooooooooooo good!!! I am a “wing it” kind of cook, so I used what I had. Omitted the nutmeg, used garlic powder and onion powder, a bit of ranch seasoning, omitted the salt, used more of both cheeses. I also do not have a microwave, and did this on the stove top in a skillet….this one is a keeper!!
Allison says
Also, my kindergartner said this was the best risotto ever.
Allison says
This is fantastic! Just used a bunch of leftovers from Super Bowl veggie trays! I didn’t have mascarpone so I used ricotta and I did put a little extra cheddar (mine wasn’t looking very yellow!). So very good. Also, the box grater worked fine for both cauliflower and broccoli.
Chuck says
Going forward I would do as as others have and sub cream cheese for the mascarpone. Otherwise it’s awesome! Green Giant has a riced cauliflower broccoli blend so that you don’t have to buy each separately.
Natalie says
I love cauliflower rice. I make this a lot except I prep my cauliflower rice in the oven.
Brenda Pouncey says
This Cheesey Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice casserole recipe looks delicious! I make this with rice and I am happy to find one that looks this good with cauliflower!
I cannot wait to try this one!
Peigi says
Can you post alternatives to microwaving in your recipes? (Don’t have one anymore).
Thanks.
Aloha Rover says
This looks delicious! Plus the fact that you mentioned you can make it and crack an egg on top and eat it for breakfast … mind blown! Who wouldn’t want basically low-carb mac and cheese for breakfast? YUM!
I recently made a similar recipe with shirataki noodles that was supposed to be a keto mac and cheese, and I added bacon on top. It was delicious! I know shirataki noodles are controversial, but that was the first time I tried them and actually really enjoyed them! I mean they were covered in cheese and bacon so who wouldn’t? I’m thinking I could try this recipe with the noodles too instead of cauliflower! It would be like a creamy cheesy broccoli soup almost…
Thanks for the recipe Melissa!
Aloha Rover
Toni says
My five stars didn’t show up with my review, so I wanted to make sure the accolades were passed on correctly!!!
Whitney says
This looks wonderful!! I’m curious though. Usually, when I cook with riced cauliflower, I get the best results to cook it, then wring out the excess water using a tea towel. Does the excess water add to this recipe?
Allison says
Didn’t for me.