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Easy Carnivore Diet Mac & Cheese

This Carnivore Diet Mac & Cheese is a delicious, zero-carb adaptation of the classic comfort food. By replacing traditional pasta with golden, pan-fried chicken dollops and incorporating a rich cheese sauce, this dish satisfies your cravings while staying aligned with carnivore diet principles.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 3

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Cooking pan
  • Cooking pot
  • Vegetable grater
  • Freezer bags (or a large plastic bag)
  • Kitchen shears
  • 8" cast iron pan for baking (optional)

Ingredients
  

For the "breadcrumbs":

  • 2.5 oz pork rinds pre-ground
  • 2 oz raw cheese grated
  • For the "mac":
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 lb raw ground chicken
  • Grass-fed ghee for pan-frying
  • Sea salt to taste

For the cheese sauce:

  • 6 oz cheese your choice of hard cheese
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice optional
  • Sea salt to taste

For garnish:

  • Fresh chives optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the "Breadcrumbs"

  • Blend pork rinds into a fine powder in a blender.
  • Grate 2 oz of cheese using a vegetable grater.
  • Combine pork rind powder and shredded cheese, mix well with hands.
  • Set mixture aside.

Create the "Mac"

  • Blend ground chicken, eggs, and sea salt until it forms a smooth paste.
  • Transfer mixture to a freezer bag or piping bag.
  • Remove air and push mixture to one corner.
  • Cut a small opening in the corner of the bag.

Cook the "Mac"

  • Heat 1-2 tablespoons ghee in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Pipe small dollops of chicken mixture into hot pan.
  • Fry until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Add more ghee as needed.
  • Transfer cooked pieces to 8" cast iron pan.

Prepare Cheese Sauce

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Bring milk or cream to a boil in a pot, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add remaining 6 oz cheese while stirring.
  • Add mustard, lemon juice, and sea salt.
  • Remove from heat once fully combined.

Assemble and Bake

  • Pour cheese sauce over fried chicken pieces.
  • Top with prepared breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  • Switch to broil for 30-60 seconds until breadcrumbs brown (watch carefully).
  • Remove from oven and let cool 10-15 minutes.

Finish and Serve

  • Garnish with fresh chives (optional).
  • Serve immediately while hot.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container for 2-3 days.
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