Homemade Mac & Cheese (GF)

Homemade Mac & Cheese (GF)

(6 servings)

 

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter

2 tbsp. Potato Flour/Starch

2 cups Milk (see note)

½ lb. Velveeta Cheese, cut up

1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 cup Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese

4 oz. Havarti Cheese, cut up

½ tsp. White Pepper

½ tsp. Nutmeg, fresh grated (ground if fresh is not available)

½ lb. Bacon, cooked & chopped

½ cup Roasted Red Peppers, chopped (fresh or from a jar)

1 pkg. (12 oz.) Corn Pasta, cooked 1 minute short of box directions (see note)

½ cup GF Bread Crumbs mixed with 2 tbsp. melted butter (optional)

Directions:

First confirm that all ingredients are gluten-free.  In a 3 qt. saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.  Add potato flour and whisk cooking another 2 minutes.  Slowly add milk as you continue to whisk.  Heat mixture until it starts to thicken.  Add cheeses one at a time continuing to whisk until each melted and sauce is smooth.  Next add seasonings, bacon and peppers to combine.  Stir in the pasta and pour mixture into a greased 1½-2 qt. baking dish.  Top with bread crumbs if using.  Place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until hot, bubbly and slightly browned.

Note:               Whole or 2% milk works here.  If I

                        use skim milk, reduce to 1½ cups

                        and add ½ cup heavy whipping cream.

Note:               I suggest you use “BiAglut” brand Gluten-Free Pasta in this recipe.  In fact, it is the only GF pasta I like to use.  If you can’t find a store close by, go to their website and purchase online.  You can also use any shape that you like in this recipe.

Ideas for Future Efforts

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