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This ultra-creamy gluten-free mac and cheese is rich, comforting, and made completely from scratch. With tender gluten-free pasta and a smooth cheese sauce, it tastes just like the classic everyone loves — no gritty texture, no gluten.
🧀 Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
420
kcalCreamy gluten free mac and cheese made with elbow pasta and cheddar cheese
Ingredients
8 oz gluten-free elbow pasta (rice or corn based)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (or dairy-free milk)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika (optional)
Optional add-ins:
Crumbled bacon
Steamed broccoli
Gluten-free breadcrumbs for topping
Directions
- Cook gluten-free pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Whisk in gluten-free flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
- Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Stir cooked pasta into cheese sauce until fully coated.
Notes
🧀 Best Gluten-Free Pastas for Mac & Cheese
Top Picks for Classic Texture
Jovial Organic Brown Rice Pasta with Gluten Free Elbows – Excellent texture close to traditional pasta; brown rice base cooks up firm and creamy.
Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta Elbows – Highly rated and family favorite; holds sauce well and rarely gets mushy.
- 📝 Recipe Notes
Use certified gluten-free pasta to avoid cross-contamination.
Do not overcook gluten-free pasta — it softens more as it sits.
For dairy-free mac and cheese, use plant-based butter, milk, and dairy-free cheese shreds.
Best served fresh, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk. - As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases