Making Keto Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese in 30 minutes. This mac and cheese gives you good nutrients and also tastes good. This recipe is a low-calorie meal. Broccoli gives fibre to your dish. This recipe is basic to make and does not need many things. One serving contains 420 calories. You need broccoli, heavy cream, grated cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, and seasonings for this recipe. Keep this dish for four days in a tight box. Enjoy making this Keto Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese for family gatherings, occasions, and parties.
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STATS:
- Number of Calories: 420 kcal
- Preparation duration: 10 minutes
- Cooking duration: 20 minutes
- Total duration: 30 minutes
- Serving size: One cup
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: Keto
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Saucepan
- Large pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Strainer
INGREDIENTS:
- Broccoli florets: 4 cups
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 1 ½ cups
- Cream cheese: 2 ounces
- Grated mozzarella cheese: ½ cup
- Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Garlic powder: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BROCCOLI:
- Broccoli is a healthy, high-fiber food in place of pasta and has few carbs. Broccoli will get soft after cooking and give you fullness for a long time. Use cauliflower in its place.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Make a smooth and good-flavored sauce with heavy cream. It provides good fat for your recipes. Heavy cream mixes and gives a good texture to the sauce. You can choose coconut cream instead.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese maintains the taste of cheddar cheese and gives a creamier look to your pasta. It has a light taste and blends well with others. Use Monterey Jack cheese instead.
BUTTER:
- Butter makes the base of the sauce. It has a tasty flavour, and it also has a lot of good fats. Butter keeps creams separate from the pan surface. Ghee and olive oil are also good choices.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- To add thickness to your sauce, cheddar cheese is a good option. It melts into your sauce. Grate cheddar cheese for the smoothness of the sauce. You can use Colby cheese or Gouda instead.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese balances the sauce thickness and gives an enhance flavor. It does not let the sauce thin. Mascarpone cheese is also an option.
BLACK PEPPER:
- Add black pepper to get a warm taste. It also maintains the flavor of cream and cheese. Try to grind black pepper fresh, as it gives good flavor. You can use paprika or white pepper.
SALT:
- Salt improves the flavor of your dish. There is already some salt in cheese, so do not add a lot of cheese at the start. Taste before including more salt. Utilize pink or sea salt instead.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Clean broccoli with water after cutting the broccoli tops.
- Cook broccoli in hot water for 4 minutes.
- Dry the broccoli after removing it from the water.
- Warm butter in a pan on low heat.
- Then, include the cream cheese and heavy cream and mix them.
- Add mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and keep whisking for a smoother batter.
- Sprinkle all the seasonings in the pan.
- Include prepared broccoli in the sauce and mix gently. Let it heat for 3 more minutes.
- Your hot mac and cheese is ready for serving.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can eat it with grilled chicken.
- Present it with cooked salmon.
- You can spread parsley over it for good color. TIPS: Avoid cooking broccoli for a long time.
- Serve after checking the flavor.
- Prepare the sauce on a light flame so that it will not burn.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep in a tight box for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- You can freeze it for two months.
FAQs:
Can I consume it for a low-carb diet?
Yes, you can eat it in the low-carb diet because it has few carbs.
How thick is my sauce?
Your sauce will be thick after adding a good amount of cheese.
Will I use stored broccoli?
Yes, you can use it, but properly remove the water from it.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of Calories: 420 kcal
Net carbs: 5 grams
Total carbs: 8 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 18 grams
Fat: 36 grams
Iron: 1.2 grams
Calcium: 320 grams
Vitamin A: 950 IU
Sodium: 480 grams
Potassium: 420 grams