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Zucchini Bacon Mac and Cheese

Amazingly flavorful gluten-free macaroni and cheese with zucchini and bacon

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 465 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 16-ounce package gluten-free elbow noodles
  • 4 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 1 medium zucchini squash grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 cups light canned coconut milk or non-dairy milk of choice
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese I use raw goat milk mozzarella
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese I use raw goat milk aged cheddar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
  2. While noodles are cooking, prepare the rest of the recipe. Pulse the zucchini in a food processor, or grate it using a box grater. Heat a large skillet or thick bottomed pot over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook bacon until much of the fat has rendered. Remove bacon from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the zucchini and garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until garlic is fragrant and zucchini begins to soften.
  4. Add the light coconut milk and heat to just below a boil - you want the milk to be slightly steamy but not boil. Whisk in the flour 2 cups of the grated cheese, saving 1 cup of cheese for the end. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, whisking occasionally, until milk mixture is thick (a similar consistency to heavy cream is optimal).
  5. Add the cooked macaroni noodles to the pan and stir well.
  6. Stir in the chopped bacon and remaining cheese. Taste macaroni for flavor and add sea salt to taste. If you want to add even more cheese, go for it! If you’re gonna get wet, you might as well swim.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 10 Calories 465kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 19g (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 10
Calories 465kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 19g 29%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.