Ultimate Mock Mac and Cheese Casserole

(from ejroberts86’s recipe box)

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: bacon, chicken, low carb

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup chicken, cooked and cubed
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, sliced
  • 1-1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 6 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F; grease a 9×9 in pan

  2. Cook cauliflower and broccoli on stove-top until crisp-tender; drain well and pat dry

  3. In prepared dish, layer veggies and chicken

  4. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to simmer and whisk in cream cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder

  5. Stir in 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese and whisk until melted and combined; remove from heat and pour over contents in prepared baking dish

  6. Sprinkle cooked bacon and to with remaining cheese; bake 15 min until browned and bubbly

  7. Allow to cool 5 min before serving

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