Description
This Gluten-free Mac and Cheese is an ultra-rich, creamy dish made with gluten-free elbow macaroni and a smooth cheese sauce. It’s quick and easy to prepare, delivering a comforting classic with a gluten-free twist, perfect as a side or a main dish for those avoiding gluten.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 12 ounces gluten-free elbow macaroni
Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free baking flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups whole milk (or another milk of choice, except coconut milk)
- 1 2/3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan (or Pecorino Romano), shredded
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Cook the gluten-free elbow macaroni according to package directions, ensuring not to overcook to avoid sogginess. Once cooked, rinse briefly under cold water for less than 5 seconds and set aside.
- Melt the butter. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
- Create the roux. Stir in the gluten-free baking flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined with the melted butter.
- Add the milk. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps, continuing until the mixture starts to boil.
- Simmer the sauce. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly for a smooth texture.
- Add the cheese. Slowly incorporate the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses into the sauce, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine pasta and sauce. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir thoroughly until all pasta is fully coated with the creamy cheese sauce.
- Serve. Serve the gluten-free mac and cheese immediately for the best texture and flavor. If preparing ahead, keep the pasta and cheese sauce separate to reheat later without losing creaminess.
Notes
- This Gluten-free Mac and Cheese is wonderfully cheesy and creamy, making it a delicious side or main dish.
- Ensure not to overcook the gluten-free pasta to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- If preparing in advance, store pasta and cheese sauce separately to maintain texture upon reheating.
- Substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 386 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
