This chipotle cauliflower cheese is made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot! Low carb, gluten free and LCHF recipe that's perfect for a cold day!
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Although you won't be fooled into thinking that this chipotle cauliflower cheese is actually mac and cheese - it might come a close second! The cauliflower flavor isn't very strong, due to the cheese and the chipotle used. The carb count is 8g per serving, which is a little higher than some of my other meals for the serving size, but it is VERY filling! The slow cooker (or slow cooker function on your Instant Pot) makes the recipe very easy, just mix the sauce together then dump it all in with the cauliflower!
How to Make Low Carb Chipotle Cauliflower Cheese
In a bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, shredded cheese (I used a mild Cheddar), mayonnaise, onion powder, chipotle powder and black pepper.
Spray a small slow cooker with non-stick spray, and add cauliflower florets.
Add the cheese mixture to the cauliflower, add some unsweetened almond milk, and mix well. Cook on low heat for 3 hours or until the cauliflower is cooked to the desired tenderness (this will depend on the size of the cauliflower florets).
Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve sprinkled with chipotle flakes, if you fancy some extra heat!
This dish works perfectly with a bright, green, crisp salad!
📖 Recipe
Low Carb Chipotle Cauliflower Cheese
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, mayo, onion powder, chipotle powder and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Spray a slow cooker with non-stick spray, then add the cauliflower florets.
- Add the cheese mixture to the slow cooker, along with the almond milk. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low heat for 3 hours or until cauliflower is cooked to desired tenderness.
- Serve garnished with chipotle flakes, if using.
Nutrition
Notes
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
Hmmm. The carb count for this is pretty high for me, but served with a nice piece of chicken, it would make a great meal. I don't think that 11 net carbs is too much for a dinner. The combination of cheese and chipotle is very nice. Yum.
Georgina says
Fair point, Kim - maybe a low-medium carb dish when you need something convenient!
STACEY says
I love chipotle so much and I think I could have this if I can find a GF replacement for the cheddar soup (darn Celiac Disease). I could make my own GF cheese sauce. I will make it work somehow.
Sarah says
I love cheese and cauliflower - and the convenience of a crock-pot! Great recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
What a great way to eat cauliflower! I love all the cheese. Definitely will have to try this one soon!
Taryn says
Chipotle is one of my favorite flavors. I can't wait to try this!