Satisfy your craving for cheesy, gooey au gratin potatoes with this low carb version. Cauliflower is sliced lengthwise and layered with cheese. Add sliced smoked sausage, cooked ground beef, or ham for a comforting main dish meal with under 7 net carbs.
Course Side
Cuisine American - low -carb
Keyword cauliflower, potato
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 minutesminutes
Total Time 9 minutesminutes
Servings 1serving
Calories 232kcal
Author Marye
Ingredients
5ouncesraw cauliflowersliced about 1/4-inch thick lengthwise.
Salt
Pepper
1/4teaspoondried onion powder OR a few dried onions
1ounceshredded cheddar cheese
1tablespoonheavy cream
1tablespoonwater
Butter to grease dish
1/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoonalmond meal
Instructions
Make sure to slice the cauliflower lengthwise so that it holds together and looks a little like frilly potato slices.
Add the cauliflower to a microwave safe dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 2 minutes.
Let sit for about 1 minute then carefully remove plastic wrap.
Drain well.
Gently pat dry with paper towel
Grease a microwave safe (1 cup size) dish with butter.
Arrange a layer of cauliflower on the bottom.
Sprinkle with a little salt, pepper, and a pinch of the onion powder.
Cover with some of the cheese.
Repeat layers until there is no more cauliflower.
End with the cheese.
Mix 1 tablespoon heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of water and pour into the dish.
Sprinkle with the almond meal and smoked paprika.
Microwave for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the cauliflower is very tender.