I’m guessing that if your kids are back to school and you’ve been as busy as I have these past couple of weeks, then you probably need something easy to make for dinner! Since I also needed something easy to post today, hopefully this low carb recipe will benefit both of us!
Honestly, this isn’t even something I was planning to share! I was starving and super busy, so I threw the cauliflower into the microwave, intending to make the jalapeno popper cauliflower casserole. The thing is, when the cauliflower was cooked I didn’t even want to bother pureeing it.
I also didn’t feel like making the cream cheese mixture and slicing the jalapenos!
So I simply attacked the cooked cauliflower (which already had the butter and cream in it) with a fork, and laid some pre-sliced pepper jack cheese over the top. Back in the microwave for 2 more minutes and it was done!
I took a hurried bite because we were on our way out, and instantly was like “holy moly this is DELICIOUS!” and stopped to take a few quick photos so I could share it with you!
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This is some no frills food photography if I ever saw it though! It was getting dark, and I had no time to set up to make it pretty either!
I promise, it tastes waaaayyyyyy better than it looks, and was so easy to make that it’s almost embarrassing!
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Sometimes when life gets ridiculously busy though, you just need a simple, yet delicious low carb recipe that you can get on the table STAT! This is that recipe! Pair it with the protein of your choice and a side salad, and you’ve got dinner on the table in half an hour or less! Enjoy!
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Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin Recipe (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
A simple, yet delicious, low carb side dish recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw cauliflower florets
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 deli slices pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- In a microwave safe dish, combine the cauliflower, butter, cream, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Microwave on high for about 25 minutes, or until tender. (Edit: There seems to be some confusion about this amount of time. Cook it til it’s soft. It takes me 25 minutes for this much cauliflower in my microwave, yours might be less. You can always start with 10 minutes, then 10 more, then 5 more if necessary. The key is to get it soft enough to mash with a fork. This amount of time also sweetens the cauliflower and reduces the cream and butter, making it like a thick sauce.) Remove from the microwave and mash with a fork or potato masher. Taste and season with more salt or pepper if necessary. Lay the slices of cheese across the top of the cauliflower. Microwave for another 2- 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve hot!
Notes
Approximate nutrition info per serving: 215 calories, 19g fat, 2g net carbs, 6g protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 3/4 cup
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Sharon VanCampen says
Am an experienced cook. Read this yesterday and thought NOT. For some reason as I prepared dinner, grabbed the cauliflower, had the cream from baking and took a chance. Well is was great! Fast, perfect. You dont get the crusty cheese top…but hey it’s 90° today the top isn’t worth the oven. Writing this in my grown children’s cookbook. One I’m sure will be a favorite.
Lynette says
Oh my! This was wonderful! We had this for dinner tonight, along with some steamed kale and your Cajun Chicken. My husband said this was the best cauliflower dish he has ever had. Everyone loved it (and the Cajun Chicken, too).
Dee says
I made this tonight and it was DELICIOUS!!
Jade says
Just begun day 1 and I ignorantly didn’t read till the end of the postime so I didn’t notice the shopping list. That being said I have a strategy but it is currently failing me. Just discovered there is no cauliflower in my local grocery store so I am going to improvise and use brocoli instead. Wish me luck xx
Ngarita says
This was divine! I was a little unsure how it would turn out as sometimes I find making a recipe from another country (I live in New Zealand) can really yield different results as measurements/products may not be the same. We don’t have Pepper jack cheese, so instead I used a blend of mozzarella, colby and parmesan cheese. I also :
– added a bit of leek
– baked it in a dish in the oven for 10 min (I still precooked the mixture for about 17 min in the microwave)
– sprinkled pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds on top (before baking) to add a bit of crunch
will definitely be checking out your other recipes! :)
Gina says
This was delicious, thanks
Jasmine says
I tried this for the first time tonight, and OMG delicious!! It was so yummy and so easy! I’m so glad I came across your page, thanks so much!! Yum Yum
Sam says
Tried this last night. I admit, I was skeptical about the 25 minutes, but it was exactly right. This was absolutely delicious and my whole family loved it!
Patricia says
Could you boil the cauliflower or only microwave or roast?
Kelleigh says
Ahhhmayzing! I made your cauliflower gratin tonight and it it is a taste sensation! I made it in a smaller portion with just a bit of modification. Used defrosted frozen cauliflower and just adjusted cook time to suit. Just such a great way to cook cauliflower and live low carb too! Thanks so much for a great and easy recipe.