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    Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

    5 from 7 votes
    Posted October 1, 2017 (last updated January 27, 2022) by Wendy Polisi

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    This Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese is perfect when you are craving comfort food! It is an easy make ahead casserole your family crave time and again.

    While I do my best to eat right most of the time, I will be the first to admit that I am nowhere near perfect.

    I love good wine.

    Think life without pasta would be...sad.
    Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese and spoon

    And I love anything rich and creamy.

    So as you might guess, cheesy pasta is a favorite of mine.  (Preferably enjoyed with a glass of wine.)

    My kids all agree! (About the Macaroni and Cheese thing, not the wine thing.)

    In fact, macaroni and cheese is the dish that they request most often.

    When the boys were little, they dubbed my macaroni and cheese recipe "Mom's World Famous." It was one of the few dishes that everyone in our family agreed upon with enthusiasm. (My boys typically don't agree on food.)

    Today's Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese is a version of that recipe.

    I've used a bit less cheese to keep the calories in check. If you are in the mood for all-out indulgence, feel free to use more! (I won't judge.)

    I like quinoa pasta, but any pasta will work.  (Just remember that most gluten free pastas do better with a little oil in the cooking water!)

    Served with a big salad, or Garlic Roasted Broccoli, this makes a fabulous weeknight meal that your family will crave!

    What are your favorite indulgent foods?

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    5 from 7 votes

    Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

    This Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese is perfect when you are craving comfort food!  It is an easy make ahead casserole your family will ask for time and again.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: American, Healthy
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 289kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces gluten free pasta I used quinoa pasta
    • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
    • 1 ½ tablespoons gluten free flour
    • 1 ¼ cups milk
    • 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs gluten-free

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Cook pasta according to package directions.
    • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for two to three minutes, stirring frequently. Add milk and cook until thickens, about four minutes. Turn heat to low and add cheddar cheese. Cook until cheese melts, stirring occasionally. Stir in mustard, sea salt and pepper.
    • Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta. Place in a medium baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
    • Bake for 30 minutes.
    • Allow to sit for 10 minutes prior to serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 91mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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    1. robin rue

      October 05, 2017 at 9:28 am

      Mac & cheese is one my family's favorites. I am looking forward to trying your GF version.

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    2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle

      October 05, 2017 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      That looks amazing! I find gluten-free pasta dishes to be absolutely as tasty as traditional pasta recipes. That's one of the best mac and cheese recipes I've seen!

      Reply
    3. Bill Sweeney

      October 05, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      That is one awesome batch of mac and cheese. I love that you even added the crumbles on top. That's my favorite part of homemade mac and cheese.

      Reply
    4. Catherine Sargent

      October 05, 2017 at 5:46 pm

      This looks so good and I love that it is gluten free. Thanks for the tip to add a little oil to the water.

      Reply
    5. Meagan

      October 05, 2017 at 7:46 pm

      This sounds really delicious. I am going to have to pass it on to my gluten free friends.

      Reply
    6. Marcie W.

      October 05, 2017 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      Our family could not survive without regular doses of macaroni and cheese! Although we are not gluten free, I appreciate a pasta option that is higher in protein. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Liz Mays

      October 05, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      Oh this rocks! I could make this for my daughter when she comes over. It actually looks really pretty!

      Reply
    8. Maureen

      October 05, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      This looks like a delicious gluten free macaroni and cheese option, so glad you shared this recipe. I am going to try to make it for the family one night!

      Reply
    9. Toni | Boulder Locavore

      October 05, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      This looks really good! Love that it is gluten-free! Yummy!

      Reply
    10. Pam Wattenbarger

      October 05, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      Macaroni and cheese is comfort food at the max. It is always a hit around our house.

      Reply
    11. Theresa

      October 05, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      My husband is supposed to be cutting down on gluten, so this is a must try recipe. It sounds scrumptious!

      Reply
    12. Yolanda Christopher

      October 06, 2017 at 12:36 am

      5 stars
      I think macaroni and cheese could bring any family together. I love that your sons dubbed your recipe"world famous" they seem like sweet boys.

      Reply
    13. AnnMarie John

      October 06, 2017 at 12:56 am

      Who doesn't love mac n cheese! My kids are also huge fans of this dish and it would be so nice to try a gluten free version. Thanks for the lovely recipe! It looks so good!

      Reply
    14. travel blogger

      October 06, 2017 at 1:19 am

      This sounds so great! The whole family loves mac and cheese. It also nice to have a yummy gluten free recipe up my sleeve.

      Reply
    15. Angela Milnes

      October 06, 2017 at 4:20 am

      5 stars
      I'm not the best at eating very good either. It's the thought that counts, right?

      Reply
    16. Kristin

      October 06, 2017 at 4:34 am

      Interesting. One way to find a gluten free option. Good idea.

      Reply
    17. Kiwi

      October 06, 2017 at 7:59 am

      Its so many ways to make food now that is gluten free. I love Mac and Cheese and I hope this option still taste great.

      Reply
    18. Rosey

      October 06, 2017 at 10:54 am

      Love that you use quinoa pasta. I think roasted garlic broccoli WOULD DEF be the perfect side.

      Reply
    19. Carol Cassara

      October 06, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      It looks amazing and it would be so nice to have pasta this good especially during this time of year. Mac n Cheese will always be a comfort food for me! I'd love to give this recipe of yours a try!

      Reply
    20. Kelly Hutchinson

      October 06, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love mac and cheese, but I have never made a GF version. I love that you added the breadcrumbs to the top.

      Reply
    21. brianne

      October 06, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Mac and cheese is always a win in our house! I am going to try this GF version !

      Reply
    22. Shannon Gurnee

      October 06, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      I have family and friends who are gluten free, so it's always great to find new recipes. This sounds like a good one.

      Reply

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