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Low carb macaroni and cheese plate

Low Carb Macaroni and Cheese

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 361
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
Using low carb pasta for macaroni and cheese instead of regular high glycemic pasta makes it possible to enjoy this classic dish again.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups low carb elbows cooked and drained, see Note
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup crushed pork rinds

Instructions

  • Combine pasta, cheese, almond milk, cream, egg, mustard, and garlic powder in medium bowl.
  • Pour into 8×8 baking dish.
  • Sprinkle crushed pork rinds on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

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Notes

ThinSlim Foods is the low carb pasta used.
Net carbs per serving: 4 g (approximate as it depends on the pasta used)

Nutrition

Calories: 361 | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 22.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 1.6mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 4.9 g | % Carbs: 7.5 % | % Protein: 30.6 % | % Fat: 61.9 % | SmartPoints: 12
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