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Best Keto Mac and Cheese Recipe: A Low-Carb Twist on a Comfort Classic


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

🥦 2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets
🥄 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
🧂 Kosher salt
🥛 1 cup heavy cream
🧀 6 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes
🧀 4 cups shredded cheddar
🧀 2 cups shredded mozzarella
🌶️ 1 Tbsp. hot sauce (optional)
🧂 Freshly ground black pepper
🥓 4 oz. pork rinds, crushed (for topping)
🧀 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
🥄 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (for topping)
🌿 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 9”-x-13” baking dish. Toss cauliflower with olive oil and salt, then spread on baking sheets. Roast for about 40 minutes until tender and golden.
2. In a pot over medium heat, warm the cream until simmering. Lower heat, stir in cheeses until melted. Add hot sauce, salt, and pepper, then fold in roasted cauliflower.
3. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Combine crushed pork rinds, Parmesan, and olive oil in a bowl, then sprinkle over the cauliflower mixture.
4. Bake for 15 minutes until golden. Broil for an additional 2 minutes if desired.
5. Garnish with parsley before serving.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 20 mins, Servings: 8, Calories: 650, Net Carbs: 8g, Fats: 50g, Protein: 30g