Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Easy, Quick, Deliciously Satisfying
Looking for a quick fix of an old favorite, made gluten-free? Have we got the recipe for you! Just because our mac and cheese is quick and easy to prepare doesn’t mean it’s lost any of what we all love and crave in one of our favorite comfort foods. Our mac and cheese is melt-in-your-mouth creamy with just the right amount of cheese, all highlighted by a few extra, subtle flavors. Want delicious gluten-free mac and cheese? You’ve come to the right place, we’re glad you’re here!
A video demonstration of this recipe is on Celiac Kitchen’s YouTube page, along with a lot of other recipes! Enjoy!
Mac and Cheese
Ingredients:
8 ounces gluten-free macaroni (about 2 cups)
Small amount of olive oil amount
4 tablespoon butter, evenly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoon 1:1 gluten free flour (we used King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten Free Flour)
½ cup chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
2 packed cups (8 oz) freshly shredded cheese, we like a mix of sharp white cheddar and Asiago
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Steps:
Cook macaroni al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water.
Pour a small amount of olive oil in a skillet on low heat, add butter and garlic
Once butter is foamy add flour; stir well and cook until light brown, 2-3 minutes
Slowly add broth stirring the whole time, cook 1-2 minutes
Slowly add cream stirring constantly; continue to stir until mixture thickens, 7-9 minutes
Turn heat down if it seems to be cooking too fast
Add cheeses and seasonings to mixture; stir until cheese is melted and well combined (2-4 minutes)
Add pasta and mix well, stir on low about 2 minutes or until desired thickness; can thin with some reserved pasta water to preference
Let cool 2 minutes then serve immediately and enjoy!
Top left to right: Prepping butter and garlic; grating cheese; cooking olive oil, butter & garlic; adding GF flour
Bottom left to right: Adding chicken broth; slowly pouring in cream; stirring in cheese; adding macaroni
Macaroni Will Finish Cooking in Sauce
Boil macaroni in water to al dente according to package instructions. It will finish cooking in sauce. Overcooking will cause macaroni to fall apart and take on a mushy texture.