This Mac 'N Cheese is ready in minutes thanks to minimal ingredients. This recipe is creamy and gooey just like your favorite childhood meal from the box!
Servings 1Bowl
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 15 minutesmins
Equipment
Mesh strainer
Silicone Tongs
Frying pan
Small saucepan
Silicone whisk
Measuring spoons
Ingredients
2tbspAnthony's Goods Cheese Powder*
1/2pouchLiviva Shirataki Noodles**
1/4cupheavy cream
1-1.5tbspbutter
2pincheskosher saltseparated
1/8tspxanthan gum
1-2slicesbaconcooked to preferred crispiness and crumbled
1dashred chili pepper flakesoptional
parmesan cheese, gratedoptional
Instructions
Prepping the Noodles
Cut open the bag and drain into mesh strainer over sink.
Rinse noodles thoroughly with hot water for 5 minutes, kneading noodles with a pinch of kosher salt.
Use kitchen scissors to chop the noodles over and over to make smaller noodle pieces, more resembling the length of macaroni noodles.
Drain noodles completely and place on a dry frying pan set to medium-high.
Fry noodles on pan until they look dry and are squeaking (generally 4-5 minutes). Set aside.
Making the Sauce
While the noodles are pan-frying, place a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add butter and heavy cream and stir with silicone whisk until butter is fully melted. Do NOT let the mixture get to a boil.
Slowly whisk in the pinch of kosher salt and the cheese powder, adding 1/2 tbsp at a time, whisking repeatedly to smooth out any clumps.
Once the sauce is well blended and all clumps are smoothed out, let sauce reach a slow simmer before whisking in the xanthan gum. Let the sauce thicken for 1-2 minutes.
Assembling the Mac 'N Cheese
Pour the thickened sauce over the noodles in the frying pan. Use silicone tongs to toss together.
Add crumbled bacon and the dash of chili pepper flakes (if using). Toss to incorporate.
Pour mac 'n cheese into a bowl. If using, top with grated parmesan cheese at this time.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
* — Anthony's Goods Cheddar Cheese Powder available here** — LIVIVA Shirataki Noodles with Oat Fiber available hereTopping Your Mac 'N Cheese:As you can see above, I use red chili pepper flakes and parmesan to take my mac 'n cheese up a notch. It's great by itself, but try experimenting with different flavors to make this meal more gourmet. Some crushed pork rind "breadcrumbs" on top or a sprinkle of black truffle sea salt wound be amazing!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto pasta, low carb pasta, mac 'n cheese, macaroni, macaroni and cheese, pasta