3 Cheese Pumpkin Mac and Cheese (Keto)
Our Keto 3 Cheese Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is a perfect blend of three cheeses, pumpkin, and low-carb ingredients. Elevate your meal with a creamy and flavorful twist, perfect for a side dish or a satisfying meatless Monday.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces low carb pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp fresh sage leaves chopped (separated)
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- pink salt to taste
- cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp Fresh ground nutmeg to taste
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup fontina cheese grated
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup keto bread crumbs *See Notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large pot, boil the pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Once the butter has melted add the garlic and 1 tablespoon sage leaves. Cook for a minute.
- Then add the cream cheese and whisk until melted.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar and fontina cheese, one cup at a time, stirring constantly until completely melted.
- Once cheese sauce is smooth stir in the pumpkin. Combine with the cooked pasta. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish.
- Combine keto bread crumbs, Parmesan, and the remaining teaspoon of sage. Sprinkle over the top of the mac and cheese. Place in the oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
Notes
To make the keto bread crumbs toast 2 to 3 slices of keto bread until medium-dark. Allow to cool and then pulse in a food processor until you have crumbs.
You can also use ground pork rinds.
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 1123kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 44gFat: 95gSaturated Fat: 58gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 289mgSodium: 1126mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 26gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 12890IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 866mgIron: 1mg
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