Cheesy Cauliflower Grits
Cheesy Cauliflower Grits are rich, creamy, buttery, and of course, cheesy. This low carb and keto-friendly grits alternative is equally as flavorful as traditional grits but with only 5 net carbs per serving.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower (riced super fine, about 4 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Add the riced cauliflower, salt, pepper, heavy cream, and butter to a large sauce pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. The mixture will be fairly thick.1 head cauliflower, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Cook, stirring often, until the cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Serve the grits topped with extra cheese and butter, if desired.
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Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Make sure to rice the cauliflower super fine. It shouldn’t be as coarse as cauliflower rice, but it also shouldn’t be as creamy as mashed cauliflower. You want a little texture there to resemble the same texture as classic grits.
- You can use Parmesan cheese in place of cheddar cheese, if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1245IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 1mg