Pork Rind Macaroni

Pork Rind Macaroni is a deliciously satisfying low-carb twist on a classic comfort food, featuring crunchy pork rinds as a pasta substitute. This dish combines creamy cheese sauce with savory bacon and spices for a rich, hearty meal that's perfect for anyone watching their carb intake.

Ingredients

• Pork rinds - 150 grams
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Cheddar cheese (shredded) - 100 grams
• Bacon - 4 slices
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Salt - to taste
• Chives (chopped) - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and chop into small pieces, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
2. In the same skillet, add the cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
4. While the sauce is cooking, crush the pork rinds into smaller pieces, resembling pasta.
5. Once the sauce is ready, fold in the crushed pork rinds and chopped bacon. Mix until well combined.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 50 g
• Saturated Fat: 20 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• High in protein, which can help with muscle maintenance and satiety.

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