Keto Recipe
CAULIFLOWER MAC & CHEESE
Author: https://abkliving.com/chicken-cauliflower-mac-n-cheese
Prep Time: XX minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: XX minutes
Yield: x servings
INGREDIENTS
● 1 large head cauliflower
● 1/2 medium onion, diced.
● 2 chicken breasts, shredded
● 4 slices prosciutto, cut into small pieces
● 1 cup sharp cheddar, grated (plus a little more for topping)
● 1 cup gruyere, grated
● 1 cup cream
● 1/4 tsp garlic powder
● 1/4 tsp nutmeg
● 2 tbsp. olive oil
● 2 tbsp. butter
● Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
● To shred the chicken, I cooked it in the crock pot for 2-3 hours on high, depending on the thickness with enough chicken stock to cover the bottom of the crock pot. Once cooked, shred with a fork.
● Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
● Fill a large pot with lid with 1 inch of water and place over medium high heat. Cut the florets off the cauliflower and add them to the pot of water. Cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Once cooked, drain the cauliflower and return them to the warm pot. This helps remove excess water from the cauliflower.
● In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Once melted, added diced onion to the pan and sauté until they become caramelized (a nice brown color); remove and set aside.
● Next, add prosciutto to the pan and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
● In the same pan, add cream, Cheddar, gruyere, nutmeg, garlic powder, add salt and pepper to taste. stir until cheese is melted and reduce to low to allow the sauce to thicken for about 5 minutes.
● While the sauce thickens, add the cauliflower to a 9×13 baking dish and mash the cauliflower with the back of a fork to break it into smaller pieces. Added shredded chicken.
● Once the sauce has thickened, pour it into the baking dish over the cauliflower and chicken. Mix to combine.
● Lastly, top with caramelized onion, prosciutto and extra cheddar if desired.
● Bake for 15 minutes and serve!
OPTIONAL:
NOTES:
Adapted from Peace, Love and Low Carb Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto Mac and Cheese
NUTRITION:
Calories: XXX | Fat: XXg | Carbohydrates: XXg | Fiber: XXg | Protein: XXg