Cheesy Cauliflower Rice

5 from 1 vote

Cheesy Cauliflower Rice is sure to be your new favorite rice-alternative side dish recipe. Riced cauliflower is coated in a super creamy cheese sauce that is naturally low carb, keto-friendly, and gluten free. Even the most cauliflower-adversed will love this recipe!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Low Carb

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cups cauliflower (riced, from 1 medium size head)
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
4 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Once hot, add the riced cauliflower. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4 cups cauliflower, salt, pepper
Cook, stirring often, until just tender – about 8-9 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. Add the butter to a small saucepan.

2 tablespoons butter
Once melted, whisk in the heavy whipping cream and mustard powder. Cook until hot and bubbly.
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and fully blended with the butter and cream mixture.
4 ounces cheddar cheese
Stir the cauliflower into the cheesy sauce and continue to cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until everything is well combine and heated through.
Serve straight out of the skillet or transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish with extra cheese and/or fresh, minced herbs, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

You can reference this post on How to Rice Cauliflower, if needed.
Shred the cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded bagged cheese. Cheese from a block melts better and doesn’t contain any added starches.
Use fresh cauliflower rather than frozen for the best flavor and finished results. Many readers have substituted frozen cauliflower in similar recipes with great results - we just strongly prefer the flavor of fresh better.
Add in some cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, sausage, or diced ham for added protein, flavor, and heartiness.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-5 days.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition