How to Make Easy Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that brings back memories of childhood and warm family dinners. But for those who have a gluten intolerance or sensitivity, finding a delicious and easy gluten-free mac and cheese recipe can be a challenge. Luckily, we have the perfect solution with our easy, flavorful, and gluten-free macaroni and cheese recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces gluten-free elbow pasta
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 4 cups milk
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 gluten-free bread slices, toasted and broken into crumbs (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon butter, softened (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon paprika (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir salt and mustard powder into melted butter; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk milk and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth; stir into butter mixture until well blended. Return saucepan to stove; cook milk mixture, stirring constantly, over medium heat until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Stir 3 cups Cheddar cheese into sauce until the heat from sauce melts cheese. Add pasta to cheese sauce and stir well; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese, gluten-free bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon butter, and paprika in a bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is crunchy, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    483 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 746mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 553mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 240mg