Keto Beef and Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Casserole
Mac and cheese without the guilt? Honey, it’s not a fantasy—it’s a low-carb, dairy-free, plant-based miracle. We swapped pasta for cauliflower because jeans exist. The cheese is vegan, creamy, and smoother than your ex’s apologies. Craving comfort? This dish gives cheesy nostalgia minus the belly bloat. Faux beef makes it hearty enough to silence even the most dramatic appetite. It’s indulgent but won’t wreck your macros. Bake it, serve it, accept praise like you didn’t almost burn toast yesterday. This is what “eating clean” looks like when you’re not about that salad life.
Keto Beef and Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Casserole
A creamy, gooey vegan casserole featuring cauliflower, dairy-free cheese sauce, and savory plant-based beef—comfort food, minus the carb crash or cow drama.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1½ cups plant-based ground beef
- 1 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk almond, soy, etc.
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease your casserole dish.
- Boil cauliflower florets in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until soft—about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, cook 1 minute, then stir in plant-based ground beef. Sizzle until browned—about 4 minutes.
- In a separate pot, heat plant-based milk. Stir in nutritional yeast, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add vegan cheese, melt gently, and stir until it’s smooth and dreamy.
- Combine cooked cauliflower, faux beef mixture, and cheese sauce in a big bowl. Mix well like a boss.
- Pour the mixture into your casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot—preferably on a couch with no responsibilities.
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 315
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 18%
- Iron: 22%
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Vitamin B12: 24%
- Magnesium: 12%
💡 Tips to Elevate the Flavor
- Add a dash of chili flakes if you need spice with your sass.
- Swap mustard for Dijon if you’re feeling French and fabulous.
- Use smoked paprika for smoky, cheesy drama.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes post-bake—it thickens, and so will your confidence.
- Double the batch if you plan to “share” (but we both know you won’t).
