Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
by: claire cary
This is the BEST gluten free mac and cheese recipe that tastes just like the classic. It's rich, creamy and only takes about 15-20 minutes to make! Enjoy it straight from the pot, or bake it for a crispy, cheesy topping.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried gluten free pasta
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 tablespoons gluten free all purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: 1/3 cup grated parmesan for a richer/sharper flavor
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a sauce pan.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth.
- Slowly pour in the milk, then add in the salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders and simmer over low heat until the milk starts to thicken, whisking regularly.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheeses until melted. I like this particular combination of cheeses for a creamy and sharp flavor that's not too sharp, but you can easily customize depending on your preference.
- Taste and adjust as desired.
- Combine the sauce with the pasta and stir to combine.
- If you want to create a "baked" mac and cheese, transfer to a baking dish, top with about 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup of parmesan and broil for 3-5 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Broiling works better than baking for this recipe because it will crisp the top without drying out the mac and cheese and keep it nice and cheesy!
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to swap for white cheddar or a mild cheddar for a less sharp flavor.
I used Jovial brown rice pasta.
I used plain, unsweetened almond milk because that's what I usually have on hand, but you can use regular cow's milk, either skim, 2% or whole for a very rich flavor.
Serving: 1cup / Calories: 533kcal / Carbohydrates: 56g / Protein: 25g / Fat: 28g / Saturated Fat: 11g / Fiber: 2g / Sugar: 6g
