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    Home » Gluten Free » Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Cauliflower

    Published: Jan 28, 2017 · Modified: Sep 25, 2021 by Carolyn

    Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Cauliflower

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    This slow cooker cauliflower is rich and creamy and oh-so-cheesy. The ultimate low carb keto comfort food dish!

    Low Carb Keto Pepper Jack Cauliflower Recipe

    I am really loving my slow cooker lately. It’s usually one of those countertop appliances that I don’t actually keep on my countertop. It typically lives down on my pantry shelving in the basement, coming up once or twice a month. But these days, I make a recipe with it and clean it up and intend on hauling it back down stairs, only to discover another recipe idea in my head that requires it. My husband, who can be somewhat fastidious about uncluttered counters, gave up trying to get it out of the way because I was using it almost daily. Really, it’s been good to me lately, producing some easy and delicious food for my family.

    How To Make Keto Pepper Jack Cauliflower

     

    Easy cheesy and low carb! Keto Slow Cooker Cauliflower Recipe

    The best slow cooker recipes are the ones where you just dump the ingredients in and walk away. This is almost one of those recipes. I say almost because you do have to come back and add the cheese at the end, and stir and then let it cook a tiny bit longer. But really, there’s so little work here and you end up with a super creamy, super flavourful low carb side dish.

    And can I just say that the leftovers make a great breakfast? Bacon optional.

    Keto Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Cauliflower Recipe.

    And be sure to check out these amazing low carb cauliflower recipes!

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    Low Carb Keto Pepper Jack Cauliflower Recipe

    Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Cauliflower

    This slow cooker cauliflower is rich and creamy and oh-so-cheesy. The ultimate low carb keto comfort food dish!
    5 from 20 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheesy cauliflower, slow cooker cauliflower
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
    Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 266kcal

    Equipment

    • slow cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound cauliflower cut into 1 inch florets
    • 4 ounces cream cheese
    • ¼ cup whipping cream
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 4 ounces Pepper Jack cheese shredded
    • 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled

    Instructions

    • Grease the inside of a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker.
    • Add the cauliflower, cream cheese, whipping cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 3 hours.
    • Add the Pepper Jack and stir to combine. Continue to cook another 30 minutes to an hour, until cauliflower is fork tender.
    • Add bacon crumbles and serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Cauliflower
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = ⅙th of recipe)
    Calories 266 Calories from Fat 192
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21.3g33%
    Carbohydrates 6.3g2%
    Fiber 1.6g6%
    Protein 10.4g21%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

     

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    1. Melissa says

      January 14, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      I know the recipe says to use 1 lb of cauliflower, I’m just curious if most use a full head and follow recipe as directed. OR, my full head is almost 3 lbs, I was thinking I would double everything else, but will that make too much sauce for the dish?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 14, 2023 at 6:23 pm

        Wow, that’s a big one. You want to increase the other ingredients too. I suggest doubling them.

        Reply
    2. Susan says

      December 20, 2022 at 3:52 am

      Your printer recipe includes whipping cream and only 4 ounces of pepper cheese?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 20, 2022 at 8:33 am

        I am not sure what your question is asking… the recipe (both on the website and when you hit print) indicate 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 4 ounces pepper jack. Where are you seeing different numbers?

        Reply
    3. Susan says

      November 28, 2022 at 12:25 am

      This sounds great, but I don’t have a slow cooker. can this be made on the stove?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 28, 2022 at 12:34 pm

        I am sure it can be, but you will just have to experiment to figure out timing, etc!

        Reply
    4. Amy says

      October 09, 2022 at 10:46 pm

      Well shucks! I really wanted to love this recipe. Sadly, the sauce was way too runny and thin, and not all that flavorful. I used a regular (not frozen) cauliflower so no idea why it turned out like that. I won’t make again.

      Reply
    5. Aimee says

      September 10, 2022 at 9:59 pm

      I thought this was watery when I added the cheese, but I left the lid off the cooker and it came out perfect! My husband says it’s a keeper, and “that was pretty f*** tremendous. We can have that whenever.” He’s a big fan of Carolyn Ketchum recipes 😉
      Thank you (again and again) for amazing recipes!
      PS definitely trying it for breakfast ????

      Reply
    6. Julie Schultz says

      May 21, 2022 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night exactly as written except I used frozen cauliflower and it turned out amazing!!! My husband wrinkled his nose when I told him I was making it, but after I forced him to taste it he was sold!! Ate an entire serving and admitted it was a do over. I love your recipes, they are the only keto recipes that actually taste good! (IMO) Thank you!!

      Reply
    7. Robin says

      May 02, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Best keto comfort food ever and I would serve this to anybody and they would never think “diet food”. It is so good.

      Reply
    8. Susan says

      April 28, 2022 at 4:50 am

      5 stars
      Made this as a side for dinner. Everyone loved it. I was told “this needs to be in the regular rotation.” Thanks for another easy, delicious keto recipe, Carolyn!

      Just a note: I got a late start, so I used my Instapot on Slow Cook setting level High. I cooked it for 1 hour (the recipe says 3 hrs on low).then I mixed in the pepper Jack and cooked it on Slow Cook level High for 30 more minutes. It was perfectly fork tender. I don’t know if it makes a difference, but I doubled the recipe. Thanks again!

      Reply
    9. Lisa says

      April 24, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      I added a little chicken stock. Sooo yummy! Thanks for sharing thos recipe.

      Reply
    10. Cheryl Wood says

      April 07, 2022 at 4:59 am

      5 stars
      I was skeptical, cauli in a slow cooker? I had a nice big cauli & surely needed a new recipe, so what the hey … well you knocked me & hubby offa our feets!! Super great idea & the cauli came out perfect!!! Thanks so much!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 07, 2022 at 7:30 am

        So glad to hear it!

        Reply
    11. Gail says

      March 17, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner, so delicious! I messed up when shopping & forgot the pepper Jack cheese, and shopping took too long & didn’t have time for 3 hours of slow cooking. I cooked in InstantPot for zero minutes, used a mixer of cheddar & mozzarella cheese. Added chopped mini peppers & a teaspoon of cracked pepper spice.
      After pressure, stirred in bacon & just put lid on with no heat for 5 minutes. Perfect!! Love your recipes, thank you for all your genius & generosity!

      Reply
    12. Valerie says

      February 19, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      It was glorious to be able to dump all ingredients in a slow cooker and fly out the door to my appointment. Only took 3 hours to cook to yumminess. My husband and I enjoyed it so much and had several ideas to change it up a bit—IF we wanted to. Already perfect. But we thought we could also throw in some rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken. Also the pepper Jack cheese kicked up the yummy factor. Thank you, Caroline for all your always wonderful recipes. ✨

      Reply
      • Eugenia McCollister says

        June 10, 2022 at 4:05 pm

        I added a pd of ground sausage to it. So good!

        Reply
    13. Gina says

      February 11, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Sooo good! All your recipes are amazing!

      Reply
    14. Lorraine Rowe says

      January 19, 2022 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      This is fabulous ! It’s now our #1 choice for a fauxtatoe side. The cauliflower is not mushy but has the perfect amount of chew and the cheesy sauce to absolutely perfect!

      Reply
    15. Karen says

      January 19, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      Could this be made in the oven instead of a crock pot? I looked thru many of the comments to see if anyone had made it that way but couldn’t find anyone who did. Maybe if I cover it and bake for 30-40 mins at 350 then add the cheese and bake uncovered for 10-15 mins more? Or do you think it would need a higher temp to get the cauli tender?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 19, 2022 at 4:03 pm

        Look up my ham and cheese cauliflower casserole… then use the instructions there. The biggest issue is how to get your cream cheese to melt to make it creamy. In a slow cooker, you simply let it melt and then stir it together once it’s all hot.

        Reply
        • Karen says

          January 20, 2022 at 7:02 am

          Thanks, Carolyn! I’ll let you know how it works 🙂

          Reply
        • Lo says

          August 30, 2022 at 2:37 pm

          Wouldn’t one be able to soften the cream cheese and mix it with the cream and butter and then coat the cauliflower and then continue with placing it in the oven?

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            August 30, 2022 at 4:52 pm

            Sure! Feel free to experiment!

            Reply
    16. Chelsea Raymond says

      January 05, 2022 at 1:11 pm

      I accidentally added the cheese with all the other ingredients is that going to ruin it?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 05, 2022 at 1:32 pm

        Should be okay in the end, I think.

        Reply
    17. MikeB says

      November 25, 2021 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      made this for Thanksgiving, along with mashed cauliflower. This recipes won hands down. Wife is leery of low-carb, but liked it as well with a very small suggestion for next time (she’s not into spicy, so I’ll probably use cheddar or mozzarella instead).

      Keep the recipes coming, they’re great!

      Reply
    18. MikeBrrenkott says

      November 25, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      made this for Thanksgiving, along with mashed cauliflower. This recipes won hands down. Wife is leery of low-carb, but liked it as well with a very small suggestion for next time (she’s not into spicy, so I’ll probably use cheddar or mozzarella instead).

      Keep the recipes coming, they’re great!

      Reply
    19. Mike Birrenkott says

      November 25, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      made this for Thanksgiving, along with mashed cauliflower. This recipes won hands down. Wife is leery of low-carb, but liked it as well with a very small suggestion for next time (she’s not into spicy, so I’ll probably use cheddar or mozzarella instead).

      Keep the recipes coming, they’re great!

      Reply
    20. Lisa says

      September 10, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      I debated making this in the instant pot, but opted to make in the slow cooker per your suggestion. Added ham and even my picky husband said, he’d eat it once a week!
      A+++!
      Another fabulous recipe, thank you!

      Reply
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