Loaded 'Cauli & Cheese' Bake
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1-1/2 cups unsweetened almond, coconut, cashew, or whole cow's milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 Tbsp gluten free flour, or Arrowroot powder
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 slices nitrate free bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- a small handful of fresh chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 f.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and add in your cauliflower. Blanch for 2-3 minutes, then place it into a colander to drain well.
- In a large sauce pan, whisk your milk, garlic & onion powder, salt, pepper and gluten free flour, then place it on low heat. Once heated, stir in the cheddar and parmesan and stir until melted and well incorporated.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add your completely drained cauliflower to a baking dish and pour your cheese sauce over top, then gently stir to coat well.
- Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and green onions and bake in your preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!
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