Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Recipe
Sweet dreams are made of CHEESE! And there is nothing more dreamy than this incredible gluten free mac and cheese recipe.
Servings: 4 people
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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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 47g
