I love the Keto lifestyle, who can say they can eat tons of cheese and bacon and not get fat? Me!!! I have always loved mac & cheese and it makes me so excited to share this recipe. This dish is comforting, rich, and soooo satisfying. I even added zucchini to make it more healthy. 😉
Ingredients
for 4 servings
4 strips bacon chopped into small pieces
1 small zucchini chopped
4 cups water
1 large head cauliflower
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 oz cream cheese
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup sour cream
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation
1. In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon and zucchini for 6 minutes, or until well cooked. Remove the bacon and zucchini from the pan and set aside.
2. Add the water to a medium pot and bring to a boil.
3. While the water heats up, chop the cauliflower into small pieces.
4. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the cauliflower to the boiling water, then cover and cook for 4 minutes, or until slightly tender. Drain the cauliflower and set aside.
5. In the same saucepan, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, remaining teaspoon of salt, cayenne, paprika, and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine, then cook for 4 minutes, until smooth and thick. If sauce is too thick, add more cream.
6. Fold in the cauliflower. Stir until the cheese has melted, then fold in the bacon and zucchini.
7. Scoop into serving bowls and enjoy!