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:

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

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Author: Shauna Contois

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 30 Min

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.

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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

1. Fry bacon until crispy; set aside
2. While bacon is cooking, boil a large pot of salted water; boil cauliflower pieces until tender; set aside
3. 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
4. Next, pour in milk and whisk until combined; allow it to simmer and thicken, about 3-5 minutes
5. Turn to medium-low and whisk in cream cheese until melted
6. Add in the cheddar and whisk until melted
7. Season with ground mustard, paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper
8. Turn off heat and then mix in the cauliflower until all pieces are coated
9. To serve, sprinkle chopped bacon and additional cheddar. Garnish with chives and enjoy!

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