Mac and Cheese

April 13, 2021 Comments Off on Mac and Cheese
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Mac and Cheese

This is a creamy and gooey mac and cheese. You can use any keto-friendly noodle you like here as well as any cheese. However, the stronger the flavor the better as it is muted by the sodium citrate, which is an emulsifier. I like to stir in a bit of shredded cheese for a bit more flavor once the noodles are coated in sauce. Top with a crisp crown of pork panko and broil briefly to finish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: american, cheese, easy, egg-free, mac and cheese, nightshade-free, nut-free, side
Servings: 4
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 2 packages kelp ziti or other keto-friendly pasta
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sodium citrate an emulsifier that helps to produce an extra creamy sauce that does not break – ie, the fat wonā€™t leak out of the sauce, optional but highly recommended
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce omit for nightshade-free
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 pound extra-sharp cheddar grated, divided (or any combination of strongly flavored cheese)
  • 1/4 cup pork panko

Instructions

  • Rinse the noodles under hot water for several minutes in a fine mesh strainer and set in sink to drain while you prepare the sauce.Ā 
  • Combine the cream, water, sodium citrate, hot sauce, mustard, garlic powder, and butter in a small pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Remove pot from heat and add half the cheddar. Use an immersion blender to blend until completely smooth. Taste and add salt if desired.
  • Stir in the kelp noodles so that they are evenly coated. Let cool slightly then stir in the remaining half of the cheddar.
  • Portion the mac and cheese into individual oven-safe serving dishes or an 8×8 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with pork panko and broil until golden on top and warmed through.
Nutrition Facts
Mac and Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
328
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Cholesterol
 
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
427
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
70
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
913
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
421
mg
42
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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