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There’s nothing that screams pure comfort food like a Gluten Free Mac and Cheese! I spent ages trying to recreate the amazing mac and cheese I had in New York, with a thick, cheesy sauce and delicious melted cheese topping.
The Best Gluten Free Mac and Cheese EVER!
- Why choose this recipe? This gluten free mac and cheese was a labour of love to create – but it’s so good, nobody will know it’s coeliac-safe! A rich and cheesy sauce with a melted cheese top. Perfection.
- Top Tip: The trick to the perfect gluten free mac and cheese is definitely baking it in the oven once you’ve coated it with a layer of grated cheese.
- Gluten Free Macaroni: You can make this recipe with any pasta shape but gluten free macaroni is of course the OG! I’ve found this in Sainsbury’s and Tesco, and you can also get it from Rummo and Orgran.
- Updated for 2025: I first published this recipe in 2018 but have now given it a fresh update with new photos and step-by-step pics to make life even easier! It’s still the same delicious recipe dozens of people have given ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
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Michaela left ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and said: “Absolutely love this recipe. Definitely the ultimate comfort food. I find adding cooked bacon pieces lifts it further. But it will feed 4 people easily. Thank you for another brilliant recipe Sarah.“
Ingredients and Substitutions
There’s a printable recipe card below for this gluten free mac and cheese with the full quantities. But here are the main ingredients and ideas for any swaps.
- Gluten Free Macaroni: Or pasta of choice. You could even make this with gluten free gnocchi for something a bit different!
- Cheese: I’ve used a medley of Cheddar and Red Leicester in this gluten free mac and cheese, the latter giving it a lovely rich colour. If you’re outside of the UK, use a mixture of white and orange Cheddar.
- Butter
- Gluten Free Flour: A plain or all purpose gluten free flour works best.
- Milk: Semi-skimmed or full-fat, either will work.
- Double Cream: Or heavy cream in the US.
How to Make Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
There’s a printable recipe card below with the method. But here are some step-by-step photos to show you how easy this gluten free mac and cheese recipe is to make.
More Gluten Free Pasta Recipes
If you like this gluten free mac and cheese recipe then make sure you check out these other gluten free pasta recipes too…
- Ham and Mushroom Pasta
- Tuna Pasta Bake
- Chicken Fajita Pasta
- Gluten Free Pasta Bake
- Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake
- Creamy Salmon Pasta
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Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 g gluten free macaroni
- 200 g mature cheddar cheese, (grated)
- 100 g red Leicester cheese, (or orange Cheddar, grated)
- 50 g salted butter
- 60 g plain gluten free flour
- 500 ml semi-skimmed milk
- 80 ml double cream, (heavy cream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C / Fan 160C / Gas Mark 4. Cook the gluten free macaroni as per the packet instructions while you start the sauce. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a different pan melt the butter. Once melted, add the flour and use a whisk to mix together into a thick paste. Continue to cook for around 30 seconds to one minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in approximately 100ml of the milk and continue stirring until it forms a smooth, thick paste with no lumps.
- Continue to add the milk, around 100ml at a time, stirring constantly. Each time, only add the next lot of milk when all the lumps are gone. Once all the milk has been added, you should have a smooth, thick white sauce.
- Add the cream and the cheese to the sauce (reserving a handful for sprinkling on top later), plus a helping of salt and pepper. Tip: If you want a kick, add a few chilli flakes!
- Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until coated. Pour into an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with the leftover cheese, and then bake for around 10 minutes until golden on top. Enjoy straight away!
Notes
- Storing: Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge and reheated thoroughly. If freezing, I would recommend freezing the cheese sauce and then reheating and adding the freshly-cooked pasta before serving, as gluten free pasta can go a bit mushy when frozen.
- Updated portions: Originally this recipe was listed as serving 2 people, but on revision I’ve found these were huge portions!! I have revised this to suit 4, but you could add some gluten free garlic bread and green veg to serve.
- Step-by-Step Photos: Check out the blog post above for step-by-step photos of this method if you find it easier to follow a visual guide.
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This is an excellent Mac & Cheese recipe!!!
The fact it’s gluten free is brilliant, my non gluten free guests all asked for the recipe. Another triumph Sarah, thank you very much. Liz.