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Spinach Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

February 16, 2022 by officially gluten free 1 Comment

This creamy Spinach Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is an easy to make low carb and keto alternative to traditional macaroni and cheese. Steamed cauliflower is mixed with fresh spinach and covered in a white cheesy sauce. Then it’s smothered with mozzarella cheese and crispy bacon. It’s a delicious way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your families diet.

How Do You Make Low Carb Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Spinach?

To make this Easy and Delicious Keto Spinach Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe:

Step 1: Start by preheating your oven to 350 F. Steam or boil the cauliflower flowerets just until tender, about 4 – 5 minutes. Then fry or bake the bacon until crispy.

Step 2: In a frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Then add the cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is melted. Next slowly stir in the heavy cream continuing to stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Add 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, then stir until the cheese is fully incorporated. Add in the garlic powder and salt and let simmer over low heat for 5- 10 minutes or until it’s thickened.

Step 3: Place the cauliflower into a baking dish and top with the fresh spinach. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and spinach then use a spoon to gently mix it together. Cover the top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes, then chop up and add the crispy cooked bacon to the top. Bake for another 5 – 7 minutes or until the top is browned.

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WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?

The ketogenic diet (often called keto) is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares similarities to paleo, Whole30, and Atkins. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. When your body switches to burning fat for its primary fuel source, that’s when you hit ketosis.

While on the Keto diet you’re supposed to get at least 70 percent of your calories from fat, 15 to 25 percent from protein, and 10 percent from carbohydrates. You’re supposed to avoid all grains, legumes, root vegetables, fruit, (except berries) and sugar.

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Keto Spinach Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

This recipe for Keto Spinach Cauliflower Mac and Cheese only uses simple and easy to find ingredients like Cauliflower, Spinach and Bacon. No Pasta required! It’s also naturally gluten, nut and egg free. It can easily be made Vegetarian by skipping the bacon

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Recipe Notes for making the Best Low Carb Mac and Cheese:

Any type of hard cheese can be used for this recipe. If you prefer the sharp taste of cheddar cheese, feel free to switch it out.
The steamed/boiled cauliflower should be as dry as possible, to keep the sauce from getting too watery.
Frozen, then thawed and very well drained spinach can be used in place of the fresh spinach.

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Spinach Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

This creamy Spinach Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is an easy to make low carb and keto alternative to traditional macaroni and cheese. Steamed cauliflower is mixed with fresh spinach and covered in a white cheesy sauce. Then it's smothered with mozzarella cheese and crispy bacon.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dinner, gluten free, Keto, Low Carb

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 314kcal

Author: Lyndsay Baker

Ingredients

1 head Cauliflower
1 1/2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese divided
1/4 Cup Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
1/4 Cup Butter
5 Strips Bacon
1 Cup Spinach fresh
2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Chop up the cauliflower and steam or boil the flowerets just until tender, about 4 - 5 minutes. Then fry or bake the bacon until crispy.
In a frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Then add the cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is melted. Next slowly stir in the heavy cream continuing to stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Add 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, then stir until the cheese is fully incorporated. Add in the garlic powder and salt and let simmer over low heat for 5- 10 minutes or until it's thickened, (stir while it's simmering.)
Place the cauliflower into a baking dish and top with the fresh spinach. Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and spinach then use a spoon to gently mix it together. Cover the top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, then chop up and add the crispy cooked bacon to the top. Bake for another 5 - 7 minutes or until the top is browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12.8g | Fat: 26.8g | Fiber: 2.3g

Nutritional Information

1 Batch of Spinach Cauliflower Mac and Cheese =

6 Servings | Each Serving

314 Calories | 26.8 g Fat | 7 g Carbs | 2.3 g Fibre | 12.8 g Protein

4.7 g Net Carbs per serving

Note: Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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Keto Zucchini Skins

February 2, 2022 by officially gluten free 2 Comments

These Simple and Easy to make Keto Zucchini Skins are the Perfect Appetizer for Game Day or Family Get Togethers. The mini Loaded Zucchini Boats are first baked to Perfection Covered in Parmesan Cheese. Then they’re smothered with Cheddar Cheese and Bacon and baked until the cheese is irresistibly melty. Just add a little sour cream and green onion to make these Loaded Low Carb Zucchini Skins Absolutely Mouthwatering.

How to Make Keto Zucchini Skins

To make these Keto Zucchini Skins, start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees f. Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides of the each of them. Cut off the stems, then cut the hollowed out zucchinis in half. Place the zucchinis onto a baking pan, then brush the tops with the olive oil. Mix the parmesan cheese with the garlic powder then sprinkle it evenly over the oiled zucchinis. Bake for 12 – 14 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

While the Zucchini is baking, fry up the bacon until it’s crispy. Then chop up the cooked bacon and grate the cheddar cheese. Cover the tops of the zucchinis with the grated cheese and chopped up bacon. Place back in the oven and bake for another 4 -5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the chopped green onion and place a small amount of sour cream onto each of the zucchini skins. Serve hot.