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    Baked Dill Pickle Mac and Cheese (Gluten Free)

    Published: Nov 6, 2018 by Stephanie 10 Comments

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    This Baked Mac n Cheese is a new twist on an age old classic. Creamy white cheesy garlic sauce baked with gluten free pasta and loaded with crunchy dill pickles. Easy, Gluten Free.

    Baked Mac and Cheese with dill pickles in a white bowl.

     

    Uhmmm... Yes I went there 😂 ..... I took traditional Mac and Cheese to a whole new level....

    with the addition of dill pickles and garlic & NOW I'm seriously questioning what took me so long?

    Especially since you Guys have really been getting into my Garlic Lovers Dill Pickle Pizza!

    So why not turn all that yumminess into Mac and Cheese. That's exactly what I thought 🤔

     Type of Pasta you should use for Baked Mac n Cheese recipe

    Well there really is no right or wrong shape of pasta to use. But I would definitely lean towards the ones that are going cling to all the yummy sauce the best.

    So I tend to stick to elbows, shells or in this case I used Cavatappi shaped pasta. And I also prefer chickpea pasta since it's HIGH in protein.

    But you can certainly use whatever your favorite gluten free pasta is in this recipe.

     

    Baked Mac and Cheese with dill pickles in a creamy white garlic sauce in a casserole dish.

     

     

    Tips for making Baked Mac n Cheese with Dill pickles:

    1. Start by grating your cheese and finely dicing the garlic...
    2. Since it helps to have these ingredients ready to go when making the sauce
    3. Make sure to salt the pasta water....
    4. Once you get the cooking water started for the pasta...
    5. Then start making the creamy cheesy garlic sauce
    6. Don't over-cook the pasta since you'll be baking it
    7. And rinse the pasta in cold water after draining
    8. Use good quality cheese that you have to grate yourself
    This Baked Mac and Cheese is a different twist on an age old classic. Creamy, cheesy white garlic sauce baked with gluten free pasta and combined with crunchy dill pickles.The perfect yummy side dish for Holidays or any occasion you want to switch it up. Easy & Gluten Free.

     

     

    Baked Mac and Cheese in a white bowl with dill pickles.

     

     

    And if you're looking for a lower carb option for Baked Mac and Cheese... then you may want to check out this Baked Spaghetti Squash Mac n Cheese which doesn't even require any pasta.

     

     

    Baked Mac and Cheese in a white sauce with dill pickles on a gold fork.

     

     

    Anywho, if you make this recipe please be sure and leave me a comment, along with star⭐ rating below!

     

    Enjoy!

     

    Baked Mac and Cheese with dill pickles in a white bowl

     

     

    Until Next Time- xoxo

     

     

     

    Stephanie

     

     

     

     

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    Baked Dill Pickle Mac n Cheese (Gluten Free)

    This Baked Mac and Cheese takes an old aged classic and adds a new twist. Creamy cheesy garlic white sauce and crunchy dill pickles for the perfect side for any occasion.
    Course Dinner, Lunch/Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces gluten free pasta
    • 8 ounces white cheddar cheese
    • 4 ounces monterey jack cheese
    • 2 tbsp. butter- plus extra for casserole dish
    • 4 cloves garlic finely diced
    • ½ tsp. ground mustard
    • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
    • 2 ½ cups half & half cream
    • ⅔ cups dill pickles chopped- about 4 dill pickle spears
    • salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and generously grease casserole dish with ½ tbsp. butter.
    • Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Add pasta to water when boiling and cook al dente about 5 minutes and drain well.
    • Rinse pasta with cold water and set aside.
    • Meanwhile on stove top over medium heat melt butter.
    • Add finely chopped garlic, ground mustard, and cornstarch to butter to form a roux.
    • Stir in half & half cream and allow to heat about 3-4 minutes till warm and starting to slightly thicken.
    • Turn off heat and add cheese reserving 1 cup of the cheese for topping.
    • Season with salt to taste.
    • Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce and stir till combined.
    • Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake in preheated oven 15 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and stir in chopped dill pickles and top with remaining cheese.
    • Lower temperature to 300 degrees.
    • Bake about 8-10 more minutes till cheese is bubbly.

    Notes

    Can substitute whole milk for half & half cream or use a combination of both.
    I used a sharp white cheddar but you could also use a milder version if you prefer.
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    Comments

    1. Tanya

      November 27, 2021 at 7:53 pm

      I am a pickle LOVER and can't wait to try this! My only question is do you think this would freeze well?

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        November 28, 2021 at 9:36 am

        Hi Tanya, I haven't tried freezing this so I can't say for sure. But I think properly stored in a freezer safe container it should work. Let me know if you give it a try.

        Reply
    2. Miranda

      February 27, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      I made this recipe over the weekend and changed it a little.... I added ground beef and made it more of a Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese. I even added MORE chopped pickles on top. It was a hit! Everyone was so happy with it and were really impressed that the pickles were still fresh and crunchy even after being baked. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        February 27, 2019 at 8:20 pm

        You're welcome. Glad it was a hit 😉

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    3. Pam

      November 07, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      So creamy and delicious looking! The pickles are a genius addition that I would have never thought about, but I bet the flavors work together beautifully.

      Reply
    4. Caroline

      November 07, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      If you love both, I can see this being a great combination and with a good kick of flavor.

      Reply
    5. sue | the view from great island

      November 07, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      This is literally making my mouth water, the thought of dill pickles with all that gooey cheese is soooooo tempting!

      Reply
    6. Meredith

      November 07, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      Oh my goodness... dill pickles in mac and cheese? I can not even imagine how yummy this tastes. Making this ASAP!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        November 07, 2018 at 4:32 pm

        It's sooo good Meredith! Hope you Enjoy 😊😘

        Reply
    7. Courtney

      November 07, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      Brilliant!! I am a lover of both pickles and mac & cheese. Never thought to have them together, sounds delicious!

      Reply
    5 from 4 votes

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