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zucchini mac cheese

Baked Zucchini Mac & Cheese

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Zucchini noodles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 472kcal
Author: Angela Coleby
A low carb version of classic mac & cheese using zucchini noodles.
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Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini large
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup cream, heavy
  • ½ cup butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese grated
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Spiralize the zucchini and place in a colander over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let whilst you make the cheese sauce.
  • Melt the butter, cream cheese and cream in a large pan on a low heat.
  • Add the Cheddar & mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Stir gently until the sauce is smooth.
  • Use paper towels to squeeze the water out of the zucchini
  • Add the zucchini to the sauce and gently mix it.
  • Remove the zucchini mixture and pour into a baking dish.
  • Top with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 180C/350F degrees until the top is golden.

Notes

The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 42g | Fiber: 0.6g