Apples for CJ

Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Recipes
  • Fitness
    • Fitness tips and workouts
    • Motivational
  • Holistic Tips
    • Beauty & Hygiene
You are here: Home / Dinner / Baked Dill Pickle Mac and Cheese (Gluten Free)

Baked Dill Pickle Mac and Cheese (Gluten Free)

November 6, 2018 by Stephanie 8 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read full disclosure.

This Baked Mac and 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 🤔

What type of Pasta should you use for Baked Mac and Cheese?

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 and 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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Enjoy!

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

Baked Mac and Cheese with dill pickles in a white bowl

 

Until Next Time- xoxo

 

 

 

Stephanie

 

 

 

 

Baked Mac and Cheese with dill pickles in a white bowl.
Print Pin
5 from 3 votes

Baked Dill Pickle Mac and 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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 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
  • 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 cups half & half cream
  • 2/3 cups dill pickles chopped- about 4 dill pickle spears
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and generously grease casserole dish with 1/2 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.
Tried this recipe?Mention @applesforcjblog or tag #applesforcj
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Yummly
  • Flipboard

Related Posts

Filed Under: Dinner

« Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes (Gluten Free)
Apple Cranberry Kale Salad (Vegan, GF, & Paleo) »

Comments

  1. Miranda says

    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 says

      February 27, 2019 at 8:20 pm

      You’re welcome. Glad it was a hit 😉

      Reply
  2. Pam says

    November 7, 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
  3. Caroline says

    November 7, 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
  4. sue | the view from great island says

    November 7, 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
  5. Meredith says

    November 7, 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 says

      November 7, 2018 at 4:32 pm

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

      Reply
  6. Courtney says

    November 7, 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

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Looking for Something?

Hi there!

I'm Stephanie, the Recipe developer and writer behind APPLES FOR CJ. Welcome to my Happy Place! Here you'll find a collection of my Best Gluten Free & Vegetarian recipes, along with some healthy lifestyle tips. Hope you'll stay awhile! Read More…

Let’s Connect!

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Popular Posts

Soft Almond Flour Tortillas (Gluten Free)
Cranberry Orange Muffins (Gluten Free & Dairy-Free)
Almond Flour Biscuits (Gluten Free, Low Carb)
Chocolate Coconut Flour Cookies (Low Carb & Paleo)
Stovetop Cheesy Quinoa (Gluten Free, Easy)
Garlic Lovers Dill Pickle Pizza

Featured IN

Copyright © 2019 — Apples for CJ • All rights reserved.Privacy Policy.Disclaimer