Bacon Jalapeno “Mac” ‘n Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into bite-size florets
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped jalapeno
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp each salt and pepper or to taste
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 Tbsp ghee or butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup coconut heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the cauliflower and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Cut the bacon into ½” pieces and distribute evenly over the cauliflower. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Stir the cauliflower and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- Melt ghee in a large skillet. Add the broth and cream, whisking to combine. Bring to a low bubble, then remove from heat.
- Whisk in the cheese, stirring continuously until melted.
- Take the cauliflower and bacon out of the oven and add to the cheese sauce. Stir until cauliflower is fully coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Don’t like a lot of spice? Cut down the amount of jalapeno or take it out of the recipe completely. Want just a little bit of spice? Add red pepper flakes instead.
- Don’t like bacon? Well, that’s not even a question – bacon is everyone’s favorite food group! ????