This Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese Uses Just 7 Ingredients

While dairy is one of my four basic food groups, gluten is not. This easy seven-ingredient gluten-free mac and cheese is great for college students on a budget looking to kill a craving. All of the ingredients can be found at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, two popular chains that are almost anywhere. The two harder to find gluten-free ingredients are the pasta and breadcrumbs. However, your preferred gluten-free noodles and breadcrumb topping will work just was well. 

Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese

• Prep Time:10 mins
• Cook Time:20 mins
• Total Time:30 mins
• Servings:4
• Easy

Ingredients

• 1 box Ancient Harvest Super grain pasta
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 18 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons gluten-free breadcrumbs

• Step 1

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and preheat oven to 350ºF. Add pasta to water and let cook for 6 minutes.

• Step 2

  Strain pasta and rinse in cold water. Set aside.

  

• Step 3

  In the same pot, add butter, salt, and pepper. Stir until the butter melts. Add milk and stir until it gets warm.

  

• Step 4

  Add 12 oz of cheese into the pot. Mix until the cheese has melted and is fully combined.

  

• Step 5

  Turn off heat and add pasta. Stir until it the noodles are coated well. Add 3 oz of cheese and stir.

• Step 6

  Pour mac and cheese into a prepared pan. Sprinkle the remainder of the cheese and breadcrumbs on top.

  

• Step 7

  Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool and enjoy.

  

This crunchy, cheesy and warm gluten-free mac and cheese is great for the chilly fall season. It can be made one day to treat yourself or for a holiday to show your family and friends how good gluten-free can be!