Keto Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork

Keto Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork

Recipe by Bell BrittanyCourse: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

8

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

A simple cauliflower pulled pork mac and cheese is sure to be a winning dinner. And, it’s a quick recipe that repurposes leftovers from a previous meal.

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower cut in florets

• 1 ½ cups creamy cheese sauce

• 1 ½ cups low carb pulled pork reserve ¼ cup

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated

• ⅓ cup pork rinds crushed

• freshly parsley chopped, for garnishing

• ground black pepper or white pepper (to taste)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

• Blanch cauliflower. Slowly drop cauliflower florets in boiling water. Allow to boil for 1 to 2 minutes, covered. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water. Shake off excess water after 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• If Low Carb Pulled Pork was refrigerated, reheat in a skillet with olive oil over low heat.
• In a large skillet or saucepan over low heat, combine all ingredients of Creamy Cheese Sauce. Once the sauce is ready, add grated mozzarella cheese and cauliflower. Sprinkle ground black (or white) pepper. Combine ingredients.
• Once mozzarella has melted, add 1 and ¼ cups of Low Carb Pulled Pork. Mix well. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with pork rinds, add the remaining pulled pork and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Keto Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork is a low-carb main dish that swaps traditional pasta for blanched cauliflower florets and uses a creamy cheese sauce as the base. The cauliflower is briefly cooked and cooled to keep it tender but not mushy, then combined with melted cheese, mozzarella, and reheated pulled pork. Crushed pork rinds are used as a topping to add texture before serving.

This recipe works because blanching the cauliflower first removes excess moisture while preserving structure, which helps it hold up once mixed with the cheese sauce. Melting the cheeses over low heat creates a smooth, cohesive sauce that coats the cauliflower evenly. Adding the pulled pork at the end keeps it from drying out and allows it to warm through without overcooking. The pork rinds provide contrast, mimicking a crunchy topping without breadcrumbs.

This dish is practical for everyday cooking, especially when repurposing leftover pulled pork. Most components can be prepared ahead, making final assembly quick. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave. Small

This dish is practical for everyday cooking, especially when repurposing leftover pulled pork. Most components can be prepared ahead, making final assembly quick. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave. Small adjustments to cheese types or seasoning can be made without changing the overall structure of the dish.