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Mac & Cheese
Servings
8
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
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Mac & Cheese

#gluten-free #pasta #cheese #comfort-food #baked

A creamy, three-cheese gluten-free mac and cheese baked with a buttery cracker topping for the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb gluten-free elbow macaroni
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 5 c milk
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 c sour cream
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 c sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 1 c white Colby cheese (grated)
  • 1 c Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 1/2 c gluten-free buttery crackers (crushed)
  • 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • 1 c white Colby cheese (grated)
  • 1/2 c cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 1/2 c Parmesan cheese (grated)

Cookware

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • large saucepan

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.

  2. In a large pot, cook gluten-free elbow macaroni to al dente, then drain and rinse under hot water. Toss with olive oil in a large bowl and set aside.

  3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the gluten-free all-purpose flour and whisk until fully combined.

  4. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth.

  5. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, and salt.

  6. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

  7. Stir in the sour cream and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

  8. Reduce the heat to low and add the sharp cheddar cheese, white Colby cheese, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.

  9. Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

  10. For the topping, mix the gluten-free buttery crackers with melted unsalted butter.

  11. Sprinkle the reserved white Colby cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top, then add the buttery cracker topping.

  12. Bake uncovered until golden brown and bubbly, 30 minutes.

  13. Rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Timers

Timer: 2 minutes - Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for

Timer: 30 minutes - Bake uncovered until golden brown and bubbly,

Timer: 15 minutes - Rest for

Recipe source: https://sweetandsavorymeals.com/gluten-free-mac-and-cheese/