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Low-Carb Mac & Cheese

A healthy version of the favorite nostalgic dish mac & cheese!
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Side
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Dreamfields pasta
  • 3 T. butter
  • 2 T. baking blend almond flour works too
  • 2 c. almond milk
  • 1 c. cheddar cheese + a handful more
  • 1 c. mozarella
  • 1/4 c. parmean cheese from the green can
  • 1 t. Paprika
  • 1 T. garlic salt
  • garnish of dried basil or parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375
  2. Cook pasta according to directions on the box
Cheese Sauce:
  1. Make a roux by combining the baking blend & butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
  2. Slowly add in the almond milk, 1 c. cheddar cheese & mozzarella continually stirring with a silicon whisk until well combined
  3. Turn off heat
  4. Mix in paprika & garlic salt until well combined
  5. Mix cheese sauce with cooked pasta in a greased 9 X 13 pan (use olive oil or coconut spray)
  6. Sprinkle 1/4 c. parmesan cheese, a handful of cheddar cheese & then basil or parsley on top
  7. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese on top has melted

Notes

*This is a side as is. To make it a full meal, eat with some protein or simply make the Chicken Carbonara Version :)