Low Carb Macaphony And Cheese Recipes

EASY LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Arrange cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, mixed herbs, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; toss until well coated.
• Roast in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Place in an 8-inch baking dish.
• Combine Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, ghee, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Pour over cauliflower; mix well. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes.

LOW-FAT MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the milk, cheeses, flour and pepper. Cover and process until creamy. Pour into a bowl; stir in macaroni and onion. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.

LOW CARB MACAPHONY AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Drain tofu well (I let mine sit in the colander for awhile and then I squish out even more liquid with my hands).
• Mix all ingredients together mashing the tofu well (but leaving a few chunky pieces),.
• Place in a buttered casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and a little paprika.
• Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
• The top should be golden brown (its the crispy brown parts that really give it the flavor).

LOW CARB MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic and mushrooms for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add half & half and milk, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Toss pasta and sauce together. Add cheeses and optional hot dog slices; stir until well blended and pour into casserole dish. Top with Parmesan.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

BOURSIN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet until butter is melted. Add seasoned chicken thighs and cook until nicely browned, about 5 minutes.
• Turn chicken and continue cooking about 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle sliced shallots over the chicken thighs, cover, and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the thighs reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 9 minutes more.
• Remove chicken to a plate or serving platter and keep warm.
• Stir cream into the pan drippings and add Boursin, breaking it into pieces. Increase heat to medium. Stir and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 5 minutes.
• Pour sauce over cooked chicken thighs and garnish with snipped chives, if desired. Serve warm.