Carbinator Mac and Cheese

Before the advent of low carb pastas like Dreamfields, we had to do without staple entrees like mac and cheese. Thank goodness those days are long gone! Add one pound of browned and seasoned ground beef and 1.5 cups cooked broccoli for a very easy all-in-one meal or prepare as is for a hearty side dish.

* 6 ounces dry Dreamfields Elbow Macaroni. Prepare according to package directions - don't overcook.
* 2 cups cream
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* few dashes of pepper
* 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use Krafts pre-shredded, mild; 1 package = 2 cups. For an extra kick, use Krafts Cheddar with Philly Cream cheese.)
* Dollop of cream cheese

Preheat oven to 350.

Butter a 3 quart casserole. If you're adding ground beef and/or broccoli, you may need to use a 13x9 pan.

Before heating: Place cream into saucepan and whisk in egg, mustard, Worcestershire, and pepper. Heat on medium heat until very hot, but not boiling, stirring constantly to keep egg from scrambling. Gradually add cheddar cheese and stir constantly until it's melted. Remove from heat and stir in dollop of sour cream. Add cooked macaroni and mix well. (This will be more liquid than you may be used to with mac and cheese made the traditional way -- don't let it throw you. It will bake together just fine.) If including ground beef and/or broccoli, add now and mix well. Pour into pan and bake for 30-45 minutes, until it's set and top is golden brown.

Enjoy!

Makes 6 servings, about 4 grams net carbs per serving; with ground beef/broccoli, about 5 grams net carbs per serving.