Low Carb Broccoli & Ham with Mac & Cheese

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 Tbsp Butter
1/2 Medium Yellow Onion diced
2 Cups Ham chopped
3 Cups Broccoli florets* See Notes Chopped
4 oz Cream Cheese cubed
1 tsp Pink Salt, Pepper, and Garlic McCormick All-Purpose Seasoning
1 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Paprika (Optional)
1/4 tsp Slap ya Momma Seasoning (optional) add more, if you want more KICK
1 BATCH Low Carb Mac & Cheese

Method

Heat olive oil and butter on medium-high heat in a 4-5 qt stock pot
Add onions – cook until translucent
Add ham- cook until warmed through
Add broccoli and stir well (the steam will help soften the broccoli)
Stir in cubed cream cheese and. Mix until cream cheese is softened and well incorporated with broccoli and ham
Add seasoning, broth, and heavy whipping cream
Stir well and let the sauce thicken a bit
Add mac & Cheese – stir well to combine
Serve warm

Notes

Broccoli- I used fresh broccoli florets, but frozen will work just as good. I would defrost about half way in the microwave, then let it finish cooking in the pot.