Keto Feta Mac & Cheese

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This Keto Feta Mac & Cheese is a low-carb dish compared to traditional mac and cheese. This feta mac and cheese is a filling and keto-friendly Mediterranean-inspired meal that mixes the strong tastes of sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, & aromatic herbs with the indulgence of feta, mozzarella, & Parmesan cheese. We can use low-carb noodles like Shirataki or lupine-based noodles to keep the carb count low, and it is a great substitute for low-carb pasta. This Keto Mediterranean Feta Mac and Cheese is very delicious because of the real Mediterranean flair that the cheese sauce gets with a hint of garlic and olive oil.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

  • Calories: ~390 kilocalories
  • Time for prep: Ten(10) mins
  • Cooking time: Twenty minutes
  • Working time(total): Thirty mins
  • Size/serving: 1 cup
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Course: Main or Side
  • Diet: Ketogenic, free form gluten, & low in carbs
  • Servings: 4

TOOLS:

  • Strainer
  • Skillet(big)
  • Spatula
  • Baking dish

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 oz. keto pasta
  • Oil(olives), one tbsp.
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup of feta cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella
  • ¼ cup Parmesan
  • Dried oregano, 0.25 tsp.
  • ¼ tsp. dried basil
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives
  • Optional: Fresh parsley or basil

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

KETO NOODLE:

  • We have to use low-carb substitutes of noodles like lupine spaghetti, Shirataki noodles, or other konjac-based pasta to prepare the keto-friendly dish while still retaining a cozy “mac and cheese” texture.

FETA CHEESE:

  • Feta cheese offers a creamy texture and a salty, tangy Mediterranean flavor. We have to use the full-fat feta cheese to make it more keto-friendly.

PARMESAN AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • We also use the Parmesan & mozzarella cheeses as they melt effortlessly and give the sauce depth and richness. We should use the newly chafed cheese to improve the flavor profile.

HEAVY CREAM:

  • We use the heavy cream to make the sauce creamy and cheesy without the additional carbs.

TOMATOES(SUN-DRIED):

  • They provide a sour & sweet umami boost. We have to use them cautiously because they contain some carbohydrates. We have to use the oil-packed tomatoes to make them more indulgent.

KALAMATA OLIVES:

  • Kalamata olives add a savory, salty trace that goes great with the cheese and herbs in the mac and cheese.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We have to use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for real Mediterranean flavor and healthful fats.

HERBS:

  • We use traditional Mediterranean herbs that balance the dish’s richness and add brightness.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTION:

  1. Following the directions on the package, you can make the keto noodles in the saucepan.
  2. We can drain the noodles in the strainer and set them aside.
  3. Then we can heat the oil(olives) in a skillet(big) on a normal flame.
  4. Fry the garlic for thirty seconds until it starts spreading its classic aroma.
  5. Now we can include the heavy cream in the sauce & lower the flame.
  6. Then we can include the mozzarella, Parmesan, and feta slowly and mix the cheese until it gets smooth and melted.
  7. Now we can include the olives, tomatoes(sun-dried), basil, powdered pepper(black), oregano, & salt.
  8. We can add the cooked noodles to the sauce and mix them properly so that they can get coated easily.
  9. Then we can transfer the pasta to a baking tray and sprinkle the additional cheese.
  10. Bake(in an oven) the mac & cheese for approximately four mins.
  11. We can garnish the mac and cheese with fresh herbs and serve.

TIPS:

  • We can cook the sauce on low heat in place to overheating the sauce otherwise, it can curdle.
  • You may also include shrimp/chicken(cooked) to make this mac and cheese loaded with protein.
  • We can also add goat cheese or cream cheese to this mac and cheese, as we like to make it more indulgent.
  • You can also use spiralized cauliflower or zucchini florets to make this mac and cheese vegetarian-friendly.

STORAGE DETAILS:

REFRIGERATION:

  • You would add the leftover feta mac and cheese in an airtight container and store this dish for 4 days.

FREEZING:

  • You could also freeze this feta mac and cheese for 2 months.

FAQs:

Is this feta mac and cheese spicy?

  • This feta mac and cheese is not spicy, but you can add the red pepper flakes to make it spicy.

Can we make this feta mac and cheese dairy-free?

  • You would make this feta mac and cheese dairy-free and use the dairy-free alternatives to make the sauce, but the texture might not be the same.

Will we store this feta mac and cheese?

  • We can store this feta mac and cheese in an airtight box and preserve this dish in the fridge for 4 days and in the freezer for 2 months.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Calories: ~390 kilocalories
Carbs(total): 8 g
Net Carbohydrates: Five grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 18 g
Fat: Thirty grams
Sodium: 780 mg