Pioneer Woman P.w.’s Spicy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 20g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Pioneer Woman P.w.’s Spicy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 20g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Pioneer Woman P.w.’s Spicy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 119 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 269
Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 276mg
Total Carbohydrates: 22g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 8g
Calcium: 124mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 103mg Vitamin A: 146mcg
Vitamin C: 5mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked macaroni or cavatappi
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4-1/2 x finely diced red onion
  • Equal amount diced red bell pepper
  • 1 x finely diced jalapeno
  • 1/4 oz can chopped green chilies
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 generous cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

Visit Pioneer Woman's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)