Cauli mac is a low carb version of everyone's favorite comfort food, and this slow cooker version will make it your go-to set it and forget it side dish!
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Something about the fall makes me want all the comfort food, while at the same time making me feel super lazy, and not much like cooking.
This slow cooker cauli mac lets me have the best of both worlds! Not only is it super easy, but it's also delicious and completely
Ingredients and substitutions
First, let's talk about the star of this show - the CHEESE! I am a purist and almost always use cheddar, but you can play around with the cheese to switch up the flavor a little bit.
This recipe is super simple and basic, but feel free to add your favorite mac and cheese mix-ins to make it a more decadent side dish or even a complete meal.
Some of my favorite things to add are bacon crumbles, shredded chicken, cooked and crumbled ground beef, or if I'm feeling really fancy - lobster chunks!
Tips:
Be sure to cut the cauliflower into small florets like the ones in the picture below. If your florets are larger, you may need to increase the cooking time or shorten the cooking time if they are smaller.
If you can, give this a stir halfway through the cooking time to really help everything come together nicely. And if you have the extra time, you can top the finished cauli mac with a little extra shredded cheese and pop it under your oven's broiler to really make it special!
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Cauli Mac
Ingredients
- 6 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets (1 medium to large cauliflower)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 4 hours. Stir before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Be sure to read the entire post for tips, tricks, and help troubleshooting.
The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.
Nutrition
Lauren Bowen Lucas says
What would you measure out to be a serving size?
Sabra says
about 3/4 cup
Wendy says
Can you freeze this low carb recipe please.
Sabra says
Hi Wendy, unfortunately, this doesn't freeze well. You can keep leftovers in the fridge for about 5 days. I hope that helps!
Lindsay says
Can you clarify the cooking time - is it 4 hours on low, as written in the directions, or 7 hours 20 minutes, as the recipe card states?
Sabra says
Hi Lindsay, the correct time is 4 hours on low. Not sure what is up with the recipe card time, but thanks for letting me know so I can get that fixed stat 🙂
Virginia says
How do you use frozen florets?
Sabra says
Hi Virginia! Unfortunately, I have had terrible luck using frozen florets with this recipe. It seems like no matter how short the cooking time, they always turn out like mush. If you have some frozen florets that you would like to use up you can check out my recipe for a single serving cauli mac that cooks in the microwave!
Darla says
Delicious, easy.. I love slow cooker recipes that save me time. This one is going on our "favorites" list.