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Macaroni Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese without Flour

We grew up on macaroni and cheese! It is such an easy dish to make so there's no need to buy the cheap box version - you know the one I mean. Make this homemade mac and cheese with simple and cheap ingredients and all the eaters in your house will thank you for it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Oven
  • Frypan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz gluten-free pasta (225g)

Cheese sauce ingredients

  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup milk (or dairy free alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (use fresh garlic if available)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Optional mix-ins and toppings

  • 1 cup cooked protein backon, chicken, etc.
  • 1 cup cooked vegetables broccoli, spinach etc.
  • ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs can substitute with crushed nuts for topping

Instructions
 

Cooking the pasta

  • In a large pot, bring salted water to the boil.
  • Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Typically 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and set aside.

Prepare cheese sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch or arrowroot powder and 2 tablespoons of the heated milk until smooth.
  • Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.

Combine pasta and cheese sauce (1 minute)

  • Pour cheese sauce over the cooked pasta.
  • Gently stir until pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
  • Stir in cooked protein and/or vegetables, if desired.
  • Transfer mac and cheese to a serving dish or individual bowls.
  • Sprinkle with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed nuts, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy (Serve immediately)

Notes

Yum! Just writing out this recipe makes me hungry! I'd love to know how you and your family enjoy it, so please leave me a note in the comments section.
Under the 'options' heading (below), I'll add various ways that you can personalise this recipe so check it out!

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal
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