Cauli “Mac” and Cheese

As part of Whole30, after 30 days, the Reintroduction phase is when specific food groups are systematically added back into the diet to determine any adverse reactions. Reintroducing dairy is part of the process. I always recommend trying the best quality dairy products out there. In other words, if you’re going to eat cheese, select one made from sustainable, grass fed dairy. Don’t choose cheeses made from hydrogenated oils and other substances not meant to be eaten by humans. Grating cheese from a block takes very little time and is much better for you than the already-shredded cheeses, which are coated with preservatives to keep them from molding. Keep reading labels and make good quality choices. This not only increases your odds of less adverse reactions, you might decide incorporating dairy into your diet is something you can tolerate.

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Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 3 Tablespoons Ghee
• 1 13-ounce can full-fat organic coconut milk, reserve about 1/4 cup
• 3 Tablespoons tapioca flour
• 6 ounces preferred cheese (I like grass-fed cheddar, or any hard cheese, but please grate it yourself!)
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. Prepare the cauliflower by cutting into bite size pieces, place in a on a sheet pan with parchment. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper to coat. Roast until stems are tender, about 30 minutes
3. Place in a prepared baking dish (brush or spray with ghee or avocado spray) and set aside.
4. While the cauliflower is roasting, make the cheese sauce. Melt the ghee in a skillet, then add the coconut milk, reserving 1/4 cup.
5. Stir occasionally with a whisk until almost boiling. Mix the 1/4 cup coconut milk, granulated garlic and tapioca flour together. Reduce heat and add the tapioca flour mix, stirring to completely combine. The sauce will thicken. Add the cheese, sprinkling in evenly over sauce in 2 or 3 additions, and stir to melt and combine.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and press down to submerge the into the cheese sauce.
7. Bake about 20 minutes, until bubbly.

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