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ULTIMATE MOCK MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE with Broccoli, Chicken, and Bacon Recipe from “THE COMPLETE LOW-CARB COOKBOOK” 2014 by George Stella With cauliflower taking the place of macaroni, this satisfying casserole is chock full of ingredients you may already have in the fridge. It’s my famous Mock Mac and Cheese Casserole, only better (it has bacon)! Pin This Recipe for Later---> pinterest/pin/541557923913960072/ Go Here to be the 1st to purchase this book---> qvc/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10251&catalogId=10151&partNumber=F11549&sc=F11549-MAIL&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_--_-F11549 AND NOW you can also: Get our Best Selling: Low Carbing Among Friends Cookbooks at Discount here direct from us! We appreciate your support! Books Here---> amongfriends.us/GeorgeStella.php --------------------------------------- ULTIMATE MOCK MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE with Broccoli, Chicken, and Bacon Recipe from “THE COMPLETE LOW-CARB COOKBOOK” 2014 by George Stella Prep Time 20 min / Cook Time 20 min / Serves 8 SHOPPING LIST Nonstick cooking spray 1 large head cauliflower, chopped 1 cup chopped broccoli 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed 3⁄4 cup heavy cream 4 ounces cream cheese, sliced 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 6 ounces cooked bacon, chopped 1.Place the rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 375°. Spray a 9x9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2.Cook the cauliflower and broccoli in the boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until crisp yet tender. Drain well; pat between layers of paper towels to dry, and transfer to the prepared baking dish, along with the cooked chicken. 3.Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan and whisk in the cream cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 4.Stir in 11⁄2 cups of the cheese and whisk for just a minute until melted and combined. Remove from the heat and pour over the ingredients in the casserole dish. 5.Sprinkle the cooked bacon over all, top with the remaining 1⁄2 cup of Cheddar, and bake for 15 minutes, or until browned and bubbling. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving HELPFUL TIPS Chunk baked ham may be used in place of the chicken, and try using Swiss or gouda cheese in place of the Cheddar for a completely different casserole! Calories:325/Fat:25g/ Protein:20g/Fiber:1.5g /Net Carbs: 3g *CATCH ME LIVE ON QVC -Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 8pm eastern and be one of the first to get my new Cookbook:THE COMPLETE LOW-CARB COOKBOOK! See ya! George