Gluten-Free and Keto-Friendly Mac and Cheese

This easy Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese recipe will satisfy your comfort food cravings. Plus, it comes together in just 15 minutes—almost as fast as the boxed stuff, with way more nutrients. The secret is in the sauce, which is loaded with fiber and quality fats from pumpkin and cashews.
Even better? It’s easy to make this recipe fit your lifestyle. Add diced, crispy bacon to take this Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese to the next level. If you’re friends with dairy, stir in a cup of high-quality, organic cheese. And use your noodle: This recipe uses shirataki macaroni, but you can also sub in steamed cauliflower florets for a lower-carb option. (It’s already keto-friendly, though!)
Gluten-Free and Keto-Friendly Mac and Cheese
https://www.bulletproof.com/recipes/gluten-free-mac-and-cheese-recipe/
Start to Finish: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups steamed pumpkin (hot)
- 1/3 cup cashews; soaked and strained
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. mustard powder
- 2 cups shirataki macaroni
- 3 Tbsp. Bulletproof Grass-Fed Ghee, melted
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup organic bacon, diced and cooked (optional)
- 1 cup organic cheese, grated, if you tolerate dairy (optional)
Instructions:
- Drain shirataki macaroni and rinse thoroughly. Place into a pot of boiling water for up to 3 minutes. Drain and dry noodles, squeezing out any excess water.
- Meanwhile, add the steamed pumpkin, strained cashews, garlic and mustard powder, ghee, coconut cream and a good pinch of salt into a food processor. Blitz until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and re-blend.
- Taste the mixture and add in more salt and apple cider vinegar, to taste, until the flavors are well-balanced. Reblend until desired flavor and texture is achieved.
- Stir fry the shirataki macaroni for 5-10 minutes to achieve a dry texture.
- Cover macaroni with the sauce and stir it together gently. If you’re adding in the bacon and/ or grated cheese, stir these in now; the heat from the pasta and sauce should melt the cheese beautifully. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it.
- Serve with fresh herbs on top and enjoy.
Makes: 6 servings
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 156
- Protein: 2g
- Carbs: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Fat: 14g
This nutrition information is based on shirataki macaroni. The nutrition information of your own delicious Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese may vary, depending on the ingredients you use.
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