Keto Cauliflower Cheese with Pancetta and Mozzarella Recipe

Gluten Free
Quick Easy
Sides
5/5
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Keto Cauliflower Cheese with Pancetta and Mozzarella
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Description

Imagine a dish where the humble cauliflower transforms into a comforting and decadent indulgence. This creamy cauliflower creation elevates the classic vegetable to new heights, making it a delightful side dish or even a light meal on its own. Tender cauliflower florets are enveloped in a luxuriously rich and cheesy sauce, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

The foundation of this dish is a velvety cream cheese base, which provides a smooth and tangy counterpoint to the other cheeses. The addition of shredded mozzarella lends a delightful stretch and gooeyness, creating those irresistible cheese pulls that everyone loves. A generous grating of parmesan adds a salty, nutty complexity that deepens the overall flavor profile.

To further enhance the savory notes, sweet onion is gently cooked until softened and translucent, infusing the sauce with its subtle sweetness. Crispy pancetta, rendered to salty perfection, is scattered throughout the dish, providing bursts of salty, porky goodness that complement the creamy sauce and tender cauliflower. The combination of these carefully selected ingredients creates a truly harmonious and satisfying culinary experience.

As the dish bakes, the cheese melts and bubbles, creating a golden-brown crust that is both visually appealing and texturally delightful. The aroma that fills your kitchen is simply intoxicating, a tantalizing blend of cheese, onion, and pancetta that will make your mouth water. Each bite is an explosion of flavor and texture, from the tender cauliflower to the creamy sauce, the stretchy mozzarella, the salty parmesan, the sweet onion, and the crispy pancetta.

This creamy cauliflower dish is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. It makes a wonderful accompaniment to roasted meats, poultry, or fish, adding a touch of indulgence to any meal. It's also perfect for a cozy Sunday lunch or a special occasion gathering.

Whether you're looking for a comforting side dish or a satisfying light meal, this creamy cauliflower creation is sure to impress.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
33 min
Total Time
43 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 servings serving
C
Calories
550 Kcal

C
Carbs
8 g
Fi
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
4 g

P
Protein
30 g

C
Fats
45 g
Saturated Fats 25 g
Unsaturated Fats 15 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 600 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Pancetta by Daniele
    Pancetta by Daniele
    2 ounce
    2.
    Parmesan Cheese
    Parmesan Cheese
    2 tablespoon, grated
    3.
    Cream Cheese Spread
    Cream Cheese Spread
    2 tablespoon
    4.
    Vegetable Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme
    Vegetable Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme
    1 cup
    5.
    Unsalted Butter
    Unsalted Butter
    1 tablespoon
    6.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    1 clove
    7.
    Cauliflower
    Cauliflower
    1 medium - head - 5" to 6" diameter
    8.
    Mozzarella Cheese
    Mozzarella Cheese
    ½ cup, grated
    9.
    Red Onion
    Red Onion
    ½ small
    10.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    ½ tablespoon
    11.
    Salt, Sea Salt
    Salt, Sea Salt
    ¼ teaspoon
    12.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ⅛ teaspoon

Instructions

    1.
    Dice the cauliflower into florets and add to a pan of boiling water. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside to steam dry.
    2.
    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    3.
    Whilst the cauliflower is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat and add the pancetta. Cook until crisp and golden. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set to one side.
    4.
    Thinly slice the onion and garlic. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat and add the onion and garlic, sweating gently until tender.
    5.
    Add the cream cheese and stir over a medium heat until melted.
    6.
    Add the stock and stir well to combine, heating through.
    7.
    Add the mozzarella and half the parmesan. Stir until melted into the stock and simmer gently until you have a thick sauce.
    8.
    Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the pancetta.
    9.
    Arrange the cauliflower florets in the bottom of a small oven dish.
    10.
    Spoon over the cheese sauce.
    11.
    Top with the remaining parmesan.
    12.
    Transfer to the oven to bake for 15-18 minutes or until bubbling and golden.