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Tofu Mac and Cheese

A low carb version of mac and cheese made with tofu slices
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: tofu recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 379kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz tofu firm

Cheese Sauce

  • 3 oz butter
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup cream heavy cream
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Tofu

  • Remove the tofu from the packaging and dry with a kitchen towel.
  • Cut into 1cm slices, then cut into strips and halve the strips.

Make the Cheese Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, place the butter, cream cheese and cream on a medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes until you have a sauce (with the occasionally stir).
  • Add the garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and 1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese.
  • Stir until the Cheddar cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.

Assemble

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
  • Place the tofu “macaroni” in a baking dish.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the tofu and scatter the remaining grated Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with chopped chives or parsley on top.

Notes

Makes 8 servings which works about to be one large serving spoon size
The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 1g