Pumpkin Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Bacon Recipe
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6.8g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Moderate
Style:American
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Moderate
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14.3g
Protein
29.2g
Fat
3.9g
Fiber
352.6cal
Calories
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×INGREDIENTS
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6 slice Bacon
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6 gram(s) Sage, fresh (1 leaf = 0.5 g)
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1 tsp Salt
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6 cup Cauliflower, florets, raw
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1 cup Heavy Cream, liquid
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2 oz Cream Cheese
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1 1/2 tsp Ground Mustard
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3 gram(s) Garlic, raw ( 1 clove= 3g; 1 teaspoon= 5g)
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0 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground
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1 cup Pumpkin, canned, mashed
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5 oz Gruyere Cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a 9-inch by 9-inch baking dish with olive oil spray. Heat a large pot of water to boiling and add 1/2 tsp salt.
- Chop bacon. In a medium skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Remove all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet. Thickly slice 4 grams of sage (about 8 leaves) and fry over medium heat in the bacon fat until crispy, about 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sage to the paper towel lined plate. Set aside bacon and sage.
- Remove stem and leaves from cauliflower. Cut into small bite sized pieces and place in the boiling water; cook until crisp-tender; about 5 minutes. Drain well then pat between paper towels to remove all moisture.
- In a medium sauce pan bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk the cream cheese and powdered mustard into the simmering cream until smooth. Stir in 2 grams minced sage (about 4 leaves), minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Whisk in pumpkin and 3-ounces shredded cheese until fully melted; about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cauliflower.
- Pour into the baking dish and top with remaining 2-ounces shredded cheese. Bake for 15 minutes until browned and bubbly. Top with bacon and fried sage and serve while warm. Each serving is about 3/4 cup.
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