Keto Mac And Cheese

Keto Mac and Cheese

Keto Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

Yields :8 SERVINGS

For the Mac n Cheese

• butter, for baking dish
• 2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• 1 c heavy cream
• 6 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 4 c shredded cheddar
• 2 c shredded mozzarella
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
• freshly ground black pepper

For the TOPPING

• 4 oz pork rinds, crushed
• 1/4 c freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375° and butter a 9-x-13 baking dish
2. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt
3. Spread cauliflower onto two large baking sheets and roast until tender and lightly golden, about 40 minutes
4. Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, heat cream
5. Bring up to a simmer, then decrease heat to low and stir in cheeses until melted
6. Remove from heat, add hot sauce if using and season with salt and pepper, then fold in roasted cauliflower
7. Taste and season more if needed
8. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish
9. In a medium bowl stir to combine pork rinds, Parmesan, and oil
10. Sprinkle mixture in an even layer over cauliflower and cheese
11. Bake until golden, 15 minutes
12. Optional, turn oven to broil to toast topping further, about 2 minutes
13. Garnish with parsley before serving