Best Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
732 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
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Gluten Free Mac and Cheese is creamy, delicious and the perfect comfort food for busy weekdays.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound gluten-free elbows macaroni or cavatappi pasta - cooked per box directions, aim for al dente
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 5 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup sour cream optional
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup white Colby cheese freshly grated - or use mozzarella
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Buttery Cracker Topping (Optional):
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Toppings:
- 1 cup white Colby cheese freshly grated - or use mozzarella
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with olive oil or with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook pasta per box directions, aim for al dente. Drain and run it under hot water. Add to a large bowl, mix with olive oil, and set aside.
Cheese Sauce:
- Place a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat and once it's hot add the butter. Melt it.
- Add the flour and whisk until fully combined.
- Still whisking, gradually add the milk, do not rush, and whisk continuously until fully combined.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- If desired, stir in sour cream until fully combined. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and add cheddar cheese, Colby, and Parmesan. Stir to combine, until the cheese is fully melted.
- Add to the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
Buttery Cracker Topping (Optional):
- In a medium bowl combine cracker crumbs with melted butter and stir using a fork until fully combined.
Toppings:
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese (check the Toppings section) evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the Buttery Cracker Topping (if using) evenly over the surface.
Bake:
- Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
732kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
1159mg
(48%)
Potassium
471mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1620IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
962mg
(96%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 732 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 732kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1159mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1620IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 962mg | 96% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
24 reviews
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