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Creamy keto cauliflower mac and cheese casserole with bacon and ham.
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Creamy Keto Mac and Cheese with Ham

Tender cauliflower and cubed ham in a creamy cheese sauce topped with crispy bacon. This low carb and keto recipe is easy, cheesy and delicious!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower mac and cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 404kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cauliflower
  • 10 oz ham, cubed
  • 3 slices reduced sodium bacon
  • ¼ cup onion (1 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets and steam until tender. Then drain well and leave uncovered to release steam.  
  • While cauliflower steams... chop onions, mince garlic, cube ham, and chop bacon.

Method:

  • Heat a medium-large pan over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove bacon and pour out fat leaving enough to coat the pan.
  • Saute the onions and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Add wine, water, chicken base, and cream cheese, stirring occasionally to help melt the cheese. 
  • Next, add the cheddar, mozzarella, Worcestershire sauce, and white pepper. Gently simmer until cheese has melted and the sauce is nice and thick. 
  • Add the drained cauliflower and ham to the pan. Heat through and top with the bacon. Serve. Alternately, spoon into a serving dish and top with bacon.
  • NOTE: The sauce is thickest when left to cool a little before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Serves 4 at 5.7g net carbs per serving.

Reheat:

  • To reheat, place leftover mac and cheese casserole in a microwave safe bowl, cover, and cook at full power, stirring halfway through. Cooking times will vary depending on the amount of leftover cauliflower casserole and the power of your microwave.
  • Alternately, cover leftover casserole with foil and place in a moderately hot oven (350 degrees F) and cook until hot. Make sure to stir at least once. Cooking times will vary depending on how cauliflower casserole is being reheated and whether or not you have a smaller wall oven or a larger oven.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Keto Mac and Cheese with Ham
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Cholesterol 98mg33%
Sodium 1230mg53%
Carbohydrates 8.7g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 27g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g