Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

Just because you can buy it, doesn't mean you should. Any ten year old can make Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese from scratch using butter, cornstarch, milk and cheese.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Canadian

Keyword gluten free macaroni and cheese, mac and cheese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings people

Calories 871kcal

Author Cinde Little

Ingredients

2 tablespoon butter
1-1½ tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup crumbled, sharp cheddar cheese (half a 230g tub of sharp cheddar)
8 oz gluten free macaroni

Optional Add ins

½ cup cooked bacon chopped
½ cup leftover cooked vegetables
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions.* Meanwhile make the cheese sauce.

MAKE CHEESE SAUCE

In saucepan melt butter. Add cornstarch, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.
Slowly pour in about a third of the milk. Stir until thickened.
Add the next third, thicken again and then the final third. Stir until sauce is thick and smooth.
Add cheese and stir until melted.
Pour sauce over drained pasta and stir. Divide between 2 bowls.

Optional Add ins

Fold in additions if desired or top with grated Parmesan cheese

Notes

*Gluten free pasta can quickly overcook and fall apart. Pay attention to the time for each different type of pasta you cook. BEST TIP - Drain pasta and immediately rinse with tap water to stop the cooking process. Drain again then add sauce.

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