Gluten-Free Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Prep: 5 min · Cook: 30 min · Original yield: 4-6

Ingredients

Batches1Original yield: 4-6
  • large cauliflower head, cut into small florets1
  • goat kefir½-¾ cup
  • goat's milk cottage cheese, pureed½ cup
  • Dijon mustard1½ tsp
  • grated sheep’s or goat’s milk cheddar cheese, plus additional for topping1½ cups
  • black pepper½ teaspoon
  • sea salt1 teaspoon
  • garlic powder⅛ teaspoon
  • ghee

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 8” x 8” pan with ghee.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Spread in prepared pan.
  3. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together kefir, cottage cheese, and mustard until smooth.
  4. In a saucepan over medium high heat, mix together the cottage cheese, kefir and mustard until smooth
  5. Stir in cheese, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until cheese just starts to melt. Pour over cauliflower and stir. Top with additional cheese if desired and bake for 10–15 minutes.

Swaps & notes

Instead of noodles, this recipe is keto-friendly thanks to the cauliflower base. Add any extra healthy ingredients to this dish, such as turkey bacon or onions. If you don't care for goat cheese, you can use sheep or cow milk cheese.