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    Quick Chili Mac & Cheese made Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free

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    By Alisa Fleming on September 28, 2012 Dairy-Free Recipes, In The News, News, Pasta

    This is a special guest post and chili mac recipe from Beth Hillson, author of Gluten-Free Makeovers and The Complete Guide to Living Well Gluten-Free. Beyond her blog and books, Beth wears many hats in the gluten-free community. She’s also president of the American Celiac Disease Alliance, a volunteer advocacy group that works on celiac causes such as the FDA gluten-free labeling regulations, and food editor of Gluten-Free & More Magazine. 

    Chili Mac and Cheeze - Dairy-free, Gluten-free Recipe

    Quick Chili Mac & Cheese made Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free

    When I was diagnosed with celiac disease 35 years ago, I went to culinary school to better understand how food was prepared. I discovered I could remake the recipes so they were safe for my gluten-free diet. As long as I maintained the ratio of ingredients in the original recipe, I could replace regular flour with gluten-free flour and the results were always delicious.

    As a food editor, I am always thinking “substitution” when we make a recipe, and these basic principles I discovered 35 years ago still hold true. We regularly replace the gluten, dairy and sometimes the eggs in our recipes with yummy results.

    Gluten-Free Makeovers Cookbook by Beth HillsonI think of myself as the champion of substitution these days. But truthfully, it’s mostly about knowing the ingredients to replace. For that I keep a running list of suitable alternatives. I know, for instance, that some butter alternatives contain casein while others are vegan and completely dairy-free. I know that these dairy-free butter substitutions can be cut and frozen to make flakier pie crust and cookies. And I can list the alternatives for milk in order of the ones with the highest protein: Soy, Hemp, Almond, and Rice – for starters.

    When one of our readers contacts me with a lengthy list of ingredients they must avoid, I suggest that they make a list of the ingredients they can have, and keep those in mind every time they want to make a recipe. It’s empowering. It makes them feel like the world is full of possibilities. After all, the glass is not empty if you arm yourself with friendly substitutions.

    Here is a recipe that has been a favorite with our readers, Quick Chili Mac and Cheese. To be honest, I hadn’t tasted macaroni and cheese in many years. Gluten-free and dairy-free versions aren’t standard fare on restaurant menus and making it from scratch—well, let’s just say, it seemed like a lot of work. But this year I gave into my craving and headed to the kitchen to develop a gluten-free, dairy-free version of this universal favorite.

    My goal was to make something fast, yet flavorful. I wanted a chili mac and cheese full of creamy good taste without the time-consuming preparation. I had no desire to stir up a “cream” sauce or shop for ingredients. Instead, I used what I had on hand. Then I melded flavors and saved time by using the microwave.

    The result is a wonderfully grown-up version of chili mac and cheese that speaks comfort. In fact, it is so delicious and easy to make, I wonder why I waited so long.

    Chili Mac and Cheeze - Dairy-free, Gluten-free Recipe

    Special Diet Notes: Quick Chili Mac & Cheeze

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, optionally nut-free, optionally soy-free, and optionally vegan. Just be sure you choose ingredients that are “safe” for your diet concerns.

    For vegan chili mac and cheeze, simply see the in recipe substitution for the sausage. There are so many amazing vegan sausages available these days!

    Quick Chili Mac and “Cheese”
     
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    Prep time
    5 mins
    Cook time
    20 mins
    Total time
    25 mins
     
    This versatile recipe tastes even better the second day. To add a bit of fire, use hot sausage. For even more zip, stir in a small can of chopped green chilies. If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the sausage or use a vegetarian sausage that’s safe for your diet.
    Author: Beth Hillson
    Serves: 6 servings
    Ingredients
    • 3 cups (12 ounces) dried elbow pasta or 3-4 cups (8-10 ounces) other gluten-free short pasta, uncooked
    • 3-4 hot or mild chicken, turkey, pork, or vegetarian sausages*
    • 1-1/2 cups frozen corn
    • 1 cup gluten-free, dairy-free chicken or vegetable stock
    • 2 teaspoons dairy-free taco seasoning
    • 2½ cups shredded dairy-free cheese substitute, divided (Daiya is a good soy-free option)
    Instructions
    1. Lightly oil a deep ovenproof dish (7-1/2x11-inch, 9x13-inch, or 9-inch round).
    2. Cook pasta in salted water for half the time specified on package. Pasta should be undercooked (slightly opaque but not brittle). Drain and transfer to prepared baking dish.
    3. While pasta is cooking, remove sausage from its casing and crumble into a well-oiled saucepan. Sauté meat until brown. Add corn, stirring to combine.
    4. Using a wooden spoon, gently fold meat mixture into pasta.
    5. Heat chicken stock in the saucepan until hot but not boiling. Add the spice blend and stir well. Remove from heat and add 2 cups cheese substitute. Stir until smooth and pour over pasta. Gently toss to coat.
    6. Top mixture with remaining cheese substitute. Cover dish with moist paper towel and microwave on medium-high for 5 minutes or until bubbly. Enjoy.
    Notes
    Vegan Option: Substitute your favorite vegan / vegetarian sausages and be sure to use a vegetable stock.
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    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    3 Comments

    1. Stephanie Shipley on October 7, 2012 11:04 am

      This looks delicious!

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    3. Joanne on October 5, 2012 5:09 am

      This mac and cheese looks creamy dreamy! So delicious. I also love the mentality of remembering what you CAN have rather than what you can’t.

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