Low Carb Chipotle Cauliflower Cheese

This chipotle cauliflower cheese is low carb and made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot!

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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!

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!

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Low Carb Chipotle Cauliflower Cheese

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs

Total Time

3 hrs 10 mins

 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 501 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Italian blend
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chipotle powder or to taste
• black pepper
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• non-stick spray
• 1 medium cauliflower cut into florets
• chipotle flakes to garnish

Instructions

1. Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, mayo, onion powder, chipotle powder and black pepper together in a bowl.
   

2. Spray a slow cooker with non-stick spray, then add the cauliflower florets.
   

3. Add the cheese mixture to the slow cooker, along with the almond milk. Stir to combine.
   

4. Cook on low heat for 3 hours or until cauliflower is cooked to desired tenderness.
5. Serve garnished with chipotle flakes, if using.

Recipe Notes

8g net carbs per serving

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Chipotle Cauliflower Cheese

Amount Per Serving

Calories 501 Calories from Fat 396

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 44g 68%

Saturated Fat 16g 80%

Cholesterol 87mg 29%

Sodium 691mg 29%

Potassium 546mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 4g

Protein 17g 34%

Vitamin A 20.8%

Vitamin C 86.2%

Calcium 40.4%

Iron 6.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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