Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States and has been enjoyed for centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is said to have been a fan of macaroni and cheese and even served it at a state dinner in 1802.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Gluten-free macaroni
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 4 tablespoon Gluten-free flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¹⁄₂ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ cup Gluten-free breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Cook the gluten-free macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the gluten-free flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and gluten-free breadcrumbs on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your delicious gluten-free macaroni and cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.