Creamy Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese Four Ways

Creamy Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese Four Ways

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Skip the box! Make this favorite stovetop macaroni and cheese in 20 quick minutes. Using just five basic ingredients, you will create the best melty, cheesy, creamy gluten-free homemade Mac and Cheese. Serve it 4-ways with flavor options your whole family will love.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4

Course: Dinner, Entrée, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Canadian English, United Kingdom

Calories: 468

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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Ingredients

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2 cups gluten-free Elbow Macaroni 8 handfuls gluten-free Elbow Macaroni, uncooked
2 tablespoons Butter
¾ cup milk
6 ounces pasteurized processed Cheddar Cheese cubed (can substitute Velveeta®)
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Chili Mac [1]

canned Chili, 1/2 to one full can

Ham-and-Peas Mac [1]

Peas, 1/4 to 1/2 cup, fresh or frozen
3 to 5 slices Ham, diced

Mexi Mac n’ Cheese [1]

Prepared Salsa, 1/4 to 1/2 cup

Equipment

Large Saucepan
Utensils (Large heat-proof-Spoon, Measuring Cups and Spoons

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 51.7gProtein: 17.9gFat: 20.6gSaturated Fat: 11.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 58.4mgSodium: 299.6mgPotassium: 180.3mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 2.7gVitamin A: 190.2IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 372.1mgIron: 3mg

Method

Bring 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add the macaroni and stir gently to keep from clumping together.
Cook until the macaroni is al dente’ taking care not to overcook.
Drain and return to the stove over low heat.
Add the butter, milk, pepper, and cheese, stir gently until the cheese is completely melted.

Creamy Mac n’ Cheese

The basic recipe for Creamy Mac n' Cheese can be served immediately.

For Chili Mac n’ Cheese

Start with the basic recipe for Creamy Mac n' Cheese and add between 1/2 to one full can of your favorite brand canned Chili to the recipe. Stir gently to combine the ingredients, continue to warm over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes before serving.

For Ham and Peas Mac n’ Cheese

Start with the basic recipe for Creamy Mac n' Cheese then measure 1/4 to 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen), and dice 3 to 5 slices of ham. Add ingredients to the base Mac n’ Cheese recipe. Stir gently to combine; continue to warm over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes before serving.

For Mexi Mac n’ Cheese

Start with the basic recipe for Creamy Mac n' Cheese and measure 1/4 to 1/2 cup (personal taste) of your favorite salsa from the jar. Add to the basic Mac n’ Cheese recipe. Stir gently to combine; continue to warm over medium-low heat for about 1 minute. Top with a teaspoonful of salsa to serve.

Kitchen Notes

[1] Flavor Options:

Add ingredients for the flavor choice you are making from above. Stir gently to combine the ingredients into the basic macaroni and cheese mixture and continue to warm over medium-low heat before serving.

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