Loaded Cauliflower Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 1/2 tbsp arrowroot flour
• 1/3 cup paleo approved store-bought or homemade mayo
• 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Blanch cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes.
3. Drain well and set aside.
4. To make the sauce in a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add the arrowroot flour and stir until golden.  Then, add the milk and bring to a low simmer, stirring until combined.
6. Stir in the mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper.  Add the drained cauliflower and toss to combine.
7. Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven, and sprinkle with bacon and parsley and serve.