Macaroni & Cheese Sauce (Keto)

 

Modified the sauce from Baked Macaroni & Cheese to make it Keto.

Ingredients:

1 cup butter
8-12 tbsp cream cheese
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
7 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tsp mustard
2 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper
2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp parsley
1 tbsp rosemary (2 fresh sprigs)

Method:

1. Melt 1 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add 8-12 tbsp cream cheese, whisk until smooth.
3. Slowly pour in 3 cups milk and 1 cup heavy cream, whisking constantly. Heat until steaming, not boiling.
4. Gradually stir in 8 cups of cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust with cream or water if too thick, or more cream cheese if too thin.
5. Add 4 tsp salt, 2 tsp white pepper, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne, 2 tsp mustard, and 1tbsp rosemary. Taste and adjust.
6. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
7. Mix with keto noodle substitute (e.g., 8-10 cups cauliflower florets). 
8. For baking, top with extra cheese and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.