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Mac-n-Cheese


gluten free macaroni and cheese

And now, time for something easy. After making far too many desserts during the holidays, I thought it might be good to share a recipe for a quick meal. Children and adults alike enjoy this simple, yet decadently rich pasta dish.

Mac-n-Cheeseprint friendly recipe
1 box papadini rotini lentil bean pasta
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup cream
1 tablespoon kudzu
¼ water
2 cups steamed broccoli
extra grated cheese to drizzle over pasta

  1. In a large pot, bring 12 cups of water to vigorous boil, then add 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil and pasta
  2. Reduce to slow boil, stirring frequently and cook uncovered 7-9 minutes
  3. Drain pasta in a steel colander
  4. In a small saucepan, heat cheese, butter and cream over low heat and stir until melted
  5. In a small bowl, dissolve kudzu into water and mix well
  6. Stir kudzu mixture into pot of melted cheese
  7. Whisk cheese mixture vigorously by hand or with a hand blender
  8. Drizzle cheese sauce over pasta
  9. Serve with broccoli and a sprinkle of extra cheddar

Serves 2 to 4

My boys never fail to devour this classic child-friendly dish --old time comfort food with a new gluten-free twist. They usually end up mopping the remains of the cheese sauce off their plates with the broccoli. I hope you enjoy this rich and creamy gluten-free mac-n-cheese as much as they do.


3 comments leave a comment

  1. this was amazing! the best mac-n-cheese i have ever had!

  2. Cara

    Do you have any ideas for a cheese substitute. I was looking at your mac n cheese recipe and wanted to sub something for the cheddar cheese. What would work and be tasty to kids? Thanks.

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