One Pound Down, 29 To Go

It's Day 2.  I have lost 1 pound so far.  It's not much, but it is a start.  Day 1 was a lot harder than I expected.  I think this had to do with the fact that I was unprepared.  I didn't eat enough protein so I was hungry most of the day.  Hopefully today will be different.  I have a variety of things to keep me full throughout the day and tonight I will be making a low carb version of macaroni and cheese, my favorite.  It is called Mockafoni and Cheese and is made from cauliflower.  I have made this recipe before and it is actually really good.  Even my picky husband liked it.  Hopefully today will go better than yesterday.  I am setting a goal of losing 3 pounds this week and I think it is definitely within reach.

MOCKAFONI & CHEESE

16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream or low carb milk
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced chives, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
 Cook the cauliflower until tender; drain well. In a 1 1/2 quart casserole; soften the cream cheese in the microwave about 30-40 seconds on HIGH. Whisk in the cream until smooth, then stir in 4 ounces cheddar cheese. Microwave on MEDIUM about 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Stir well until creamy and smooth, microwaving a little longer if necessary. Stir in the green onions, chives, salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and gently fold into the cheese sauce to coat well. Adjust the seasonings if needed. Top with the remaining 2 ounces cheese and bake at 350º for 35 minutes, until bubbly and brown on top.

Makes 4-6 servings
Can be frozen

Per 1/4 Recipe: 326 Calories; 27g Fat; 15g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 5g Net Carbs
Per 1/6 Recipe: 217 Calories; 18g Fat; 10g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

Recipe from Linda's Low Carb Menus