Easy 30-Minute Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese (No Box Required)
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Throw away the tiny box. This creamy, cheesy, perfectly comforting stovetop mac and cheese takes exactly 30 minutes and tastes incredible.
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Better Than The Box
We all grew up on boxed mac and cheese. But when you switch to a gluten-free diet, the boxed versions are either outrageously expensive, or the noodles turn to absolute mush the second they hit boiling water.
Making real stovetop mac and cheese takes exactly the same amount of time as the box, but it is infinitely better.
This recipe relies on a traditional "roux" made with gluten-free flour to create a velvety, thick cheese sauce that clings to every noodle.
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The Secret to Cooking GF Pasta
The fastest way to ruin this recipe is to overcook your gluten-free pasta.
GF pasta goes from "al dente" to "mush" in a matter of seconds.
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The Recipe
*Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins*
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Instructions
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Sarah Mitchell
Lead Content Writer & Nutritionist, B.S. Nutrition Science
Sarah was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2018 and writes evidence-based guides combining clinical nutrition knowledge with 6+ years of personal gluten-free living experience. All health content is medically reviewed by our advisory team.
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