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Home Recipe Round-Up 45 Keto Recipes Including Cauliflower

45 Keto Recipes Including Cauliflower

Published:11/13/18Updated:09/04/19
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Cauliflower is a keto staple! If you are looking for some recipes including it, you have come to the right place! Here are 45 of the BEST keto recipes including cauliflower!

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Keto Cauliflower Recipes

If you scroll through Pinterest, keto blogs, or any other food website, I guarantee you will see at least one KETO recipe! But, there is one thing that TONS of keto recipes have in common…they are made with CAULIFLOWER! Cauliflower is a great substitute for many high-carb ingredients because it is low-carb and, because it doesn’t have a strong flavor, it is very versatile! It can be used in spicy recipes, sweet recipes, breakfast recipes, dinner recipes, or pretty much any keto recipe! In many recipes, cauliflower is used to substitute potatoes in things like potato salad or mashed potatoes. It is also commonly used to replace rice in the form of cauliflower rice. That being said, cauliflower can be a great substitute for almost anything! Whether you love cauliflower and need some new recipes or if you are just learning how to use cauliflower in keto recipes, you should take a look at these 50 recipes! They are all delicious!


1) Keto Low-Carb Cauliflower Salad

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced

loaded cauliflower salad in ceramic bowl single shot

This low-carb, nutrient packed salad makes a great dish to pass!

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2) Quick Cauliflower Soup

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Just a Taste

three bowls of quick cauliflower soup

These fritters are only made with 4 ingredients, making them a quick and easy low-carb side!

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3) Cauliflower Benedict

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Delish

two servings of cauliflower benedict on a plate

If you are craving eggs benedict, but you are on a keto diet, try this low-carb recipe!

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4) Creamy Cauliflower Mash and Keto Gravy

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Keto Connect

creamy cauliflower mash with gravy and fork

Who said you can’t enjoy mashed potatoes when you are keto!?!

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5) Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced

close-up-overhead-shot-of-mexican-cauliflower-rice-in-white-bowls-on-marble-board

This recipe is perfect for taco Tuesday!

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6) Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Parmesan & Garlic

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Wholesome Yum

roasted broccoli cauliflower with parmesan and garlic from wholesome yum

These roasted veggies are super easy to make and super delicious to eat!

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7) Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Cauliflower

Photo & Recipe courtesy of All Day I Dream About Food

slow cooker pepper jack cauliflower in a small bowl

If you like a little bit of spice and A LOT of cheese, this recipe is just for you!

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8) Cauliflower Fried Rice

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Keto Connect

cauliflower fried rice on a plate eaten with steel chopsticks

This recipe is better than take out!

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9) Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Rachl Mansfield

bowl of crispy baked buffalo wings on marble

For all you vegan ketoers, this ones for you!

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10) Low Carb Stuffing

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced

bowls of sautéed low carb stuffing on a mantel

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this recipe is perfect timing!

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11) 3 Ingredient Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Posh in Progress

3 ingredient cheesy cauliflower breadsticks being dipped into marinara

These easy, low-carb breadsticks are GUARANTEED to be a favorite!

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12) Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Domestically Creative

cheesy cauliflower casserole in a glass dish

If you have been craving mac and cheese, this cauliflower will curb your cravings!

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13) Loaded Cauliflower

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Low Carb Maven

loaded cauliflower

Bacon, cheese, chives, butter, AND sour cream??? Am I dreaming!?!

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14) Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Primavera Kitchen

garlic parmesan roasted cauliflower in a dish

This cauliflower is the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and flavorful!

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15) Cauliflower Nachos

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Delish

cheesy cauliflower nachos

It will feel like a cheat day with these nachos!

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16) Keto Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese & Asiago

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Joy Filled Eats

keto mashed cauliflower with cream cheese & asiago baked in a dish

This cauliflower mash is soooo cheesy and delicious!

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17) Cauliflower Cheddar Fritters

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Gimme Delicious

Multiple cauliflower cheddar fritters on a plate

A fish fry isn’t complete without some potato pancakes! You won’t miss out with these low-carb fritters!

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18) Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Real Balanced

Cilantro-Lime-Cauliflower-Rice

This recipe is keto, low-carb, paleo, Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and sugar-free!

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19) Sour Cream and Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower

Photo & Recipe courtesy of All Day I Dream About Food

sour cream and cheddar mashed cauliflower in a bowl with ingredients in the background

This is the BEST mashed cauliflower recipe ever!!

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20) Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Diethood

bowl of cauliflower cheese soup

I could eat about 6 bowls of this stuff…or more!!

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21) Keto Cauliflower Ziti

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Simply Stacie

close up of keto cauliflower ziti in a dish

You will love this twist on the classic Italian dish!

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22) Cheesy Cheddar Cauliflower Rice

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Low Carb Delish

serving of cheesy cheddar cauliflower rice on a plate

On those busy nights, this easy recipe will come to the rescue!

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23) Cauliflower Tortillas

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Wholesome Yum

stacked and folded cauliflower tortillas

Tacos, wraps, quesadillas, or whatever you are feeling, these tortillas are a versatile low-carb shell for almost anything!

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24) Bacon & Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Mash

Photo & Recipe courtesy of I Breathe I’m Hungry

creamy bacon & smoked couda cauliflower mash with melted butter on top

This is the creamiest thing you will ever put into your mouth!

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25) Instant Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Low Carb Yum

small bowl of instant cauliflower mac and cheese with spoon and cheese cube

Believe it or not, this recipe only takes 4 minutes!

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26) Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Tots

Photo & Recipe courtesy of The Soccer Mom Blog

buffalo chicken cauliflower tot dipped in sauce

These tots are great for football parties!

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27) Low Carb Cauliflower Casserole with Spinach

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Step Away from the Carbs

close up of low carb cauliflower casserole with spinach with dish in background

This veggie-packed casserole is super creamy and even heats up well for leftovers!

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28) Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Home. Made. Interest.

glass dish of low carb chicken cordon bleu casserole

Who could ever say no to chicken, ham, cheese, AND cauliflower all in one dish!?!

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29) 2 Ingredient Cauliflower Gnocchi

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Lilsipper

2 ingredient cauliflower gnocchi by lilsipper

2 Ingredients?? NO WAY!!

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30) Cauliflower Garlic Bread

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Delish

slices of cauliflower garlic bread on a cutting board

I’m sure you’ve heard of almond flour bread, cheese bread, and zucchini bread, but I bet you’ve never heard of CAULIFLOWER bread! Give it a try!

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31) Spicy Baked Cauliflower Cheese Bites

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Apples for CJ

bowl of spicy baked cauliflower cheese bites

These bites are spicy, cheesy, and LOADED with flavor…oh, and cauliflower!Find The Recipe Here


32) Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan and Chives

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Foodie Crush

dish of mashed cauliflower with parmesan and chives

Believe it or not…these aren’t potatoes!

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33) Cauliflower Tortillas

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Recipe Girl

stack of cauliflower tortillas wrapped in a towel

Ok, now I want a taco!

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34) Cauliflower Poppers

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Jo Cooks

bowl of cauliflower poppers

Just like the name says, you will be popping these in your mouth like crazy!

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35) Cauliflower Crust Garlic Breadsticks

Photo & Recipe courtesy of An Edible Mosaic

cauliflower crust garlic breadsticks on a pan with sauce

These cauliflower breadsticks surprisingly have a similar texture to bread! Plus, they taste DELICIOUS!

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36) Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Greens

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

7 bowls of creamy cauliflower soup with greens

It’s a Martha Stewart recipe…of course it’s good!

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37) Loaded Cauliflower & Chicken Casserole

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Rachel Schultz

pan of loaded cauliflower & chicken casserole

It is true! This casserole is LOADED with cauliflower, chicken, cheese, and bacon! YUM!

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38) Cauliflower Rice Stuffing

Photo & Recipe courtesy of The Healthy Maven

top view of cauliflower rice stuffing in a dish

Turns out cauliflower is a pretty good substitute for stuffing!

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39) Grilled Cauliflower with Parmesan

Photo & Recipe courtesy of Best Recipe Box

grilled cauliflower with parmesan top view

Nothing beats the charred flavor that the grill marks give this cauliflower!

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40) Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Rice

Photo & Recipe courtesy of My Life Cookbook

cheesy broccoli cauliflower rice on plate

Your whole family will LOVE this vegetable dish…even the kids!

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41) Keto Cauliflower Pizza Casserole

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Ruled Me

keto cauliflower pizza casserole on white plate with dish in the background

If you love, love, love pizza, you NEED to try this keto casserole!

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42) Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Casserole

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of A Sweet Life

butternut squash and cauliflower casserole on stack of plates

The holiday season means it’s squash season! Use up your butternut squash with this keto casserole!

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43) Paleo Crack Cauliflower

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Irena Macri

paleo crack chicken with ketchup

The name says it all…

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44) Mushroom Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Primavera Kitchen

mushroom cauliflower rice skillet with wooden spoon

This tasty meal is easy to make and is made in only one dish! Yay…less dishes!

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45) Cauliflower Brownies

Photo & Recipe I Breathe I’m Hungry

stacked cauliflower brownies

I bet you didn’t think there would be a dessert recipe in this roundup! You would never guess that these brownies were packed with CAULIFLOWER!

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Looking for more low-carb recipe inspiration?

Check out all Real Balanced ketogenic recipes here!

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