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Taffiny Elrod
Jul 31, 2023  ·  3 min read
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The Cheesiest Baked Keto Mac And Cheese

keto mac and cheese
This rich, creamy, and cheesy keto baked mac and cheese can satisfy the most discerning mac and cheese aficionado.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 101-cup servings
Calories 266kcal

Ingredients

  • 6cupsroasted cauliflower florets from two large heads of cauliflower20 oz.
  • Butter for oiling the baking dish
  • 3/4cuphalf and half
  • 1/2cupheavy cream
  • 2Tbsp.egg white protein powder
  • 1tsp.Dijon mustard
  • 1tsp.parsley dried
  • 1/4tsp.seasoned salt
  • 1/4tsp.black pepper
  • 1/4tsp.cayenne
  • 8oz.sharp cheddar cheeseshredded
  • 4oz.full fat mozzarella cheeseshredded
  • 4oz.cream cheesecubed
  • 1cupPork rind crumbs or cheese crisp crumbs

Instructions

  • Roast the cauliflower florets by tossing them in light oil, placing them on an oiled, rimmed baking tray, and baking them in the oven, heated to 425°F.
  • Bake until the cauliflower is golden brown and beginning to crisp around the edges.
  • Turn over the cauliflower halfway through and continue to bake until the cauliflower is beginning to brown around the edges and offers no resistance when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  • Oil a 9 x 13 glass baking dish generously with butter.
  • Heat the oven to 325°F
  • Mix the half and half, heavy cream, egg white powder together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the mustard, parsley, seasoned salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and mix well.
  • Stir in the cheeses and the roasted cauliflower.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with tin foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, top the mac and cheese with the crumbs and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until the casserole is set and the crumbs are crisp and golden brown. Allow the mac and cheese to cool ten minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts
The Cheesiest Baked Keto Mac And Cheese
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
265.85
% Daily Value*
Fat
20.58
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
0.58
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.81
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.88
g
Cholesterol
64.3
mg
21
%
Sodium
514.38
mg
22
%
Potassium
291.32
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
6.24
g
2
%
Fiber
1.34
g
6
%
Sugar
2.92
g
3
%
Sugar Alcohol
0.04
g
Net Carbs
4.85
g
Protein
15.4
g
31
%
Vitamin A
178.99
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
31.27
mg
38
%
Calcium
290.38
mg
29
%
Iron
0.46
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.