Macaroni and Cheese

I'm all about homemade and that includes macaroni and cheese. You can buy it in a box but any ten year old can make it from scratch.

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Course: Main Course

Keyword: gluten free macaroni and cheese

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 chopped, cooked bacon (optional)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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.

FINISHING

Pour sauce over drained pasta and stir.
Fold in any additions you like.
Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

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.