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.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time8 mins

Resting Time5 mins

Total Time13 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings–+

 Calories221

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

Instructions

  • 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 221 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 48.1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 7 g | % Carbs: 12.8 % | % Protein: 25.6 % | % Fat: 61.6 % | SmartPoints: 7

Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.