Mix Tillamook Shredded Sharp Cheddar and gruyere cheese together in a bowl, set aside. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a medium heavy bottom saucepan over medium-low heat. When butter is melted, whisk in gluten free flour; keep whisking until roux thickens and lets off a.

Nothing beats classic fall/winter comfort food: creamy gluten-free macaroni and cheese with bacon, baked in the oven with breadcrumbs!

1. For roux-based cheese sauce 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter. 1 tablespoon (9 g) gum-free gluten free flour (See Recipe Notes) 5/8 cup (5 fluid ounces) milk, plus more as necessary. 4 to 5 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (fresh, not preshredded) Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste. For cheese sauce without a roux.
2. This gluten free baked mac and cheese is delicious at room temperature as well. Good to know if you are planning a big family dinner and are fighting for space in the oven. This mac and cheese does well being reheated from room temperature when placed in a 350F oven with foil covering.

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This macaroni and cheese recipe is different from my other mac and cheese recipe with butternut squash. It uses homemade roux and a few types of fresh cheeses. Leave the blue boxes behind, my friend and upgrade your mac and cheese game. Trust me!

The Gluten-Free Products You'll Need:

Gluten-Free Pasta: You can use any type of gluten-free elbow macaroni for this pasta, but I prefer Barilla as I think it's sturdier and holds up well in the oven. I've also had success with Banza and Ronzoni when making baked pasta dishes.

Wondering what other gluten-free pastas I recommend? Check out this pasta comparison.

Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs: For breadcrumbs, I prefer Aleia's, but you can also use gluten-free sandwich bread like Canyon.

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Southern Mac And Cheese

Gluten-Free Flour: And for thickening the roux, I use Cup4Cup, my #1 recommended gluten-free flour blend. I've used it to make everything from fresh pastry, bagels, empanadas, bread, muffins, galettes, cookies, sauces, and more. It has never failed me.

Looking for more recipes that use Cup4Cup? Check out my breads & pastries eBook!

Macaroni and cheese dishes do typically contain a lot of dairy - and I have some sensitivity to it thanks to my IBS. That's why I use dairy-free milk when possible, and lactose-free cheeses, like Cabot, to help reduce the content. This isn't a regular meal for Dylan and me but a special treat!

If you have a dairy allergy or are lactose-intolerant, substitute whatever cheeses, milks, and gluten-free flours that work for you. (Cup4Cup's multipurpose blend does contain milk powder.)

This is the gluten-free macaroni and cheese you'll be dreaming about and won't be able to stop eating. It's dangerously good and baking it in the oven just takes it to the next level. I hope you enjoy it!

Here's the full recipe for gluten-free macaroni and cheese with bacon!
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Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces (1 box) gluten-free elbow macaroni
• 6 tablespoon unsalted butter (use dairy-free if needed)
• ⅓ cup gluten-free flour, like Cup4Cup
• 2 cups milk (use lactose-free or dairy-free if needed)
• 4-5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, or mixture of cheddar/Monterey jack
• (save 1 cup for topping) - use dairy-free if needed
• 3-4 slices of gluten-free sandwich bread
• (Or 1 cup GF breadcrumbs)
• 2 tablespoon melted butter or ghee
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional mix-ins: chopped bacon, ham, peas, carrots,

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large casserole dish or baking dish with ghee or butter.
Pulse gluten-free bread in a food processor until it resembles small crumbs. Toast on a baking sheet in the oven for 7-9 minutes. Mix with 2 tablespoon of melted butter and set aside. (Use 1 cup GF breadcrumbs mixed with ghee instead if you prefer).

Cook macaroni in salted water to al dente - it will continue to cook in the oven. Drain and set aside.
In the same pot that cooked the pasta, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and golden. Next, slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in salt and pepper. Finally, whisk in the cheese, two cups at a time, until smooth and creamy. Stir in the cooled pasta until coated in cheese sauce.
Pour into the casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese, followed by the breadcrumbs. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Good Cheeses For Mac And Cheese

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Mac And Cheese Sauce Roux