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
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Preheat oven to 375F; grease a 9×9 in pan
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Cook cauliflower and broccoli on stove-top until crisp-tender; drain well and pat dry
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In prepared dish, layer veggies and chicken
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In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to simmer and whisk in cream cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
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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
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Sprinkle cooked bacon and to with remaining cheese; bake 15 min until browned and bubbly
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Allow to cool 5 min before serving