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Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Mac and Cheese

This gluten free mac and cheese recipe is so creamy, cheesy and flavorful! This classic comfort food is great for family dinners, birthdays, holidays, and entertaining. Both kids and adults love this recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 473 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ pound gluten free pasta
  • 4 tbsp butter divided
  • ¼ cup gluten free flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
  • 1 cpu shredded sharp cheddar
  • pinch sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • pinch nutmeg
  • ½ cup Gluten free breadcrumbs

Instructions

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  1. First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cook gluten free pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons butter to a skillet over low medium heat. Whisk until melted.
  4. Once butter is melted, whisk in gluten free flour. Continue whisking to create a slurry.
  5. Pour in milk. Stir to combine. Remove skillet from heat.
  6. Add in gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, sea salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir until sauce has thickened to the texture of cream.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir until pasta is coated.
  8. Pour this mixture into a large baking dish.
  9. In a small bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in gluten free breadcrumbs.
  10. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of pasta.
  11. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is golden and mac and cheese is bubbly.
  12. Lastly, remove from oven. Serve hot and fresh.

Notes

  • Feel free to use any type of gluten free pasta.
  • Continuously whisk butter and flour to create a slurry.  Be careful.  This can easily burn.
  • Gruyere cheese adds such a great depth of flavor.  I recommend using all 2 cups and not substituting.
  • Bake until breadcrumbs are golden and mac and cheese is bubbly.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, add leftovers to a skillet with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk.  You may need more milk to prevent dryness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 427mg (18%) Potassium 162mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 785IU (16%) Calcium 552mg (55%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473

% Daily Value*

Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 427mg 18%
Potassium 162mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 785IU 16%
Calcium 552mg 55%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.