Bacon Chive Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese
Listen, I’m always down for pasta — buuutt, in an effort to cut some carbs this summer, I came up with my own version of mac n’ cheese that’s equally as satisfying. So, I give you: Bacon Chive Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese! That’s quite the mouthful, isn’t it? Creamy, cheesy, and a little crispy from the salty bacon. Mmm! Top it with some fresh chives and you’ve got a low-carb meal on your hands. Keep scrolling for the recipe:
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Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese Ingredients
- Cauliflower
- Butter
- Flour
- Milk
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Ground mustard
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Bacon
- Chives
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Making The Bacon Chive Cauli-Mac
- Fry bacon until crispy; set aside
- While bacon is cooking, boil a large pot of salted water; boil cauliflower pieces until tender; set aside
- To make the cheese sauce, start with a roux in a separate pan: melt butter on medium heat and whisk in flour until it thickens slightly
- Next, pour in milk and whisk until combined; allow it to simmer and thicken, about 3-5 minutes
- Turn to medium-low and whisk in cream cheese until melted
- Add in the cheddar and whisk until melted
- Season with ground mustard, paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper
- Turn off heat and then mix in the cauliflower until all pieces are coated
- To serve, sprinkle chopped bacon, additional cheddar, and chives as a garnish and enjoy!
Bacon Chive Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese
Listen, I’m always down for pasta — buuutt, in an effort to cut some carbs this summer, I came up with my own version of mac n’ cheese that’s equally as satisfying. So, I give you: Bacon Chive Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese! That’s quite the mouthful, isn’t it? Creamy, cheesy, and a little crispy from the salty bacon. Mmm! Top it with some fresh chives and you’ve got a low-carb meal on your hands.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 c. milk
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 8 oz block cheddar cheese shredded
- 5 slices of bacon
- Chopped chives as garnish
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fry bacon until crispy; set aside
- While bacon is cooking, boil a large pot of salted water; boil cauliflower pieces until tender; set aside
- To make the cheese sauce, start with a roux in a separate pan: melt butter on medium heat and whisk in flour until it thickens slightly
- Next, pour in milk and whisk until combined; allow it to simmer and thicken, about 3-5 minutes
- Turn to medium-low and whisk in cream cheese until melted
- Add in the cheddar and whisk until melted
- Season with ground mustard, paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper
- Turn off heat and then mix in the cauliflower until all pieces are coated
- To serve, sprinkle chopped bacon and additional cheddar. Garnish with chives and enjoy!
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