Gluten-Free Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It’s perfect for any age. This rich and creamy dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast. 

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Gluten-Free Macaroni & Cheese

Servings: 8 Servings

Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Ingredients

• 1 12 oz box gluten-free Barilla elbow macaroni *see note below
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup gluten-free flour
• 3 cups milk
• 4 cups extra sharp cheddar grated divided
• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese softened and cubed
• 2 tsp mustard powder
• 2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

• Cook the pasta and drain.
• Measure out seasonings and Worcestershire sauce and set aside.
• Preheat oven 350 degrees.
• In a 4 quart Dutch-oven, melt butter.
• Stir in the flour, Worcestershire, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until smooth.
• Add in the milk and heat until bubbling, stirring constantly.
• Once bubbling, stir in cream cheese and 3 cups of cheddar until melted.
• Add pasta to the mixture and stir until combined. If baking in a casserole dish, transfer the mixture. Top with about 1 cup of shredded cheddar.
• Bake for 20 minutes, until heated through.
• Broil for a 3-5 minutes until the cheese reaches desired crust.
• Remove from oven and let it stand for about 10 minutes.
• Serve.

Notes

Be sure to read the labels for gluten-free. 

For gluten-free pasta, reduce the cook time by 2 minutes from the recommended time on the package. This helps the pasta keep it’s shape during baking. 

It’s helpful to measure out all ingredients prior to cooking. 

 

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Be sure to try this at your next gathering whether it’s a family gathering or you are hosting guests, they are sure to love this dish. Please comment and share a picture of your success here with me. Connect with me on social media for more inspiration. If you are looking for a delicious entree to pair with this dish, check out my Pan Seared Pork Chops recipe here.