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Creamy Gluten Free Baked Mac and Cheese

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This creamy gluten free baked mac and cheese is a southern-style crowd-pleaser. Ready in 25 mins with a rich, three-cheese blend!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 656

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz box of gluten-free macaroni noodles Can use penne or rigatoni. I HIGHLY recommend Barilla gluten-free
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 2 12 oz cans of evaporated milk You can also use heavy cream or whole milk. Just be aware the sauce may be thinner.
  • 2 teaspoons powdered dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt I cook with pink Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
  • 2 cups shredded mild/sharp cheddar cheese I used a combination of shredded mild/ sharp cheddar, parmesan, and shredded Velveeta. You can use your favorite mixture. Shredded gouda is also a great choice.
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Velveeta cheese if you can’t find shredded you can chop a block of Velveeta
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Combine the whisked eggs, evaporated milk, mustard powder, salt, pepper, and Tabasco in a large bowl and mix until fully combined.
  3. Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente.
  4. Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot, then stir in the melted butter until evenly coated.
  5. Stir the milk and egg mixture briefly, then add it to the pasta.
  6. Stir half of the cheese mixture into the pot over medium heat until melted, then add the remaining cheese and continue stirring until fully incorporated.
  7. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  8. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the baking dish, top with additional cheddar cheese if desired, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil if the top browns too quickly and continue baking.
  10. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 656kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 33gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11g

Notes

  • My top tip for the best homemade mac and cheese is to shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-clumping preservatives that prevent the cheese from melting smoothly.
  • I also always rinse my pasta with cold water after draining it to keep it from cooking longer and getting mushy.
  • Add a layer of gluten-free breadcrumbs to the top if you like. Sometimes I do half and half, and I always use my favorite crusty gluten-free load from the store or my gluten-free breadcrumbs recipe.