Cheddar Cauliflower Rice is a quick side dish that tastes great and is perfect for a weeknight. With only 2.2 net carbs per serving, it is great for keto and low carb diets.
The weeknights are always the hardest. I mean, who has time to cook? I know I struggle with the What To Eat questions multiple nights a week. When you are trying to eat low carb, it can be hard to get a quick dinner on the table. One of my favorite things to eat is this Cheesy Cheddar Cauliflower Rice. It’s pretty much a side dish, but if no one is looking I could totally eat the whole thing. What I love about it is that it can be made in 10 minutes. I love that and the fact that the entire family likes it.
I buy bags of fresh riced cauliflower at Costco. I found some frozen riced cauliflower there last time which I bought, but haven’t tried yet. The fresh is easy to use, but it goes bad rather quickly. You’ll know when it goes bad because it gets slimy and your fridge stinks!
Did you know you can prepare the cauliflower rice in the pressure cooker? Yep, click HERE to read how!
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It may seem like you are using a lot of cauliflower rice, but it does cook down. This recipe makes 4 + servings of cheddar cauliflower rice, but it can easily be halved.

Cheesy Cheddar Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 4 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional toppings of bacon and green onions
Instructions
In a large pan, melt butter and stir in riced cauliflower on medium heat. Add seasoning. Continue to cook the cauliflower for 7-8 minutes until the color of the cauliflower is less solid opaque. Turn down heat and stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted. Sprinkle pepper and green onions and bacon if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 309Total Fat: 25.4gSaturated Fat: 15.9gUnsaturated Fat: 0.9gCholesterol: 79.4mgSodium: 714mgCarbohydrates: 5.2gFiber: 3gSugar: 2.7gProtein: 17g
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So what is your go-to side dish during the week? I know it’s going to be this low carb cheesy cheddar cauliflower rice now!
Katie McBride
Monday 23rd of November 2020
The best frozen cauliflower rice in my opinion is Organic Trader Joes - best flavor, best texture!! Love love.
Jen V
Tuesday 20th of October 2020
Yummmazing! I wasn't sure how so few ingredients could come together so beautifully! I used frozen riced cauliflower and rinsed it with warm water to defrost and then tried to squeeze as much water out as I could then did the rest exactly as instructed. It was amazing! Thank you for such a simple and delicious recipe, I think this may make the thanksgiving spread this year!!
Brian
Monday 20th of January 2020
If you went by weight, grams or ounces how much rice cauliflower should I use in this recipe?
Pam
Tuesday 12th of November 2019
I made this tonight using frozen riced cauliflower. I heated in the microwave for 5 minutes and then added it to the saucepan with the melted butter. I stirred it up, added salt and pepper and then added the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese. It came out perfectly and was absolutely delicious!
Marissa Kleinknecht
Monday 16th of September 2019
Can you taste the cream cheese?
jessa
Tuesday 17th of September 2019
I don't think so. It adds the creamy texture though.