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    Gluten Free Mac and Cheese

    Oct 30, 2025 by Thriving Gluten Free ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท Leave a Comment

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    Get ready to dive into a bowl of warm, creamy macaroni and cheese that'll melt in your mouth, and guess what it's gluten free! No one should have to miss out on this soul-soothing classic. This recipe is here to satisfy those cheesy cravings without the gluten, making it a new easy-to-make family favorite! Read below on how to make the best baked Gluten Free Mac and Cheese.

    homemade gluten free macaroni and cheese recipe

    Recipe for Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese!

    Whether you have Celiac Disease, or are gluten-sensitive, no worries because this is the perfect dish for you! By making this comforting side dish, it is sure to leave everyone full and satisfied, while not tasting any different than other recipes including gluten! Enjoy creating your very own gluten free twist on an all-time favorite that promises to please any crowd at any table!

    easy gluten free macaroni and cheese recipe homemade with breadcrumb topping

    Ingredients in this Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese Bake

    Whether you're making this recipe as a side to compliment your main dish or letting the mac and cheese speak for itself, you cannot go wrong with this yummy recipe. Here is what you will need to get started:

    • Gluten Free Elbow Pasta. I used Barilla Gluten Free Elbows because I think it's the best gluten free pasta for mac and cheese!
    • Oil. Neutral tasting-preferably Avocado Oil
    • Butter
    • Gluten Free 1:1 Flour Mix
    • Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Shredded Gruyere Cheese (for best results use a block of cheese and shred yourself)
    • Milk
    • Heavy Cream
    • Salt

    For the mac and cheese breadcrumb topping:

    • Gluten Free Panko Bread Crumbs
    • Butter
    • Parmesan Cheese

    Here's How to Make this Homemade Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

    To make this delicious baked Gluten Free Mac and Cheese, begin with preheating your oven to 350 degrees. While your oven is preheating, with a large stockpot, boil water. Once boiled, proceed to add your pasta and cook 2 minutes less than the called for time on packaging. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot tossing it with the oil. Have all of your cheeses shredded and mixed in a separate bowl.

    In a separate stove top pan, melt butter on low heat, then stir in gluten free flour to create a roux. Continue, adding milk and heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Add your 4 cups of cheese (leaving some on the side for later), stirring until thickened. After, add your cooked pasta and stir until fully coated.

    Next, in a casserole dish, preferably 9x13, lightly grease, then add half of your cheesy pasta mixture. Layer with extra cheese, then top the dish off with the remaining pasta mixture. In a small bowl, mix together the topping ingredients, and sprinkle the entire top of the dish.

    Finally, in the preheated oven, bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling. After cooling for a few minutes, enjoy your warm and mouthwatering gluten-free mac and cheese!

    Hopefully you give this amazing and easy recipe a try! If you have, please let me know how you enjoyed it by tagging @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out! Thank you for coming here for all your favorite gluten-free recipes, take a look below for the full Gluten Free Mac and Cheese recipe!

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    Gluten Free Mac and Cheese

    This homemade Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Recipe satisfies those comfort cravings, and is perfect for a weeknight meal or holiday side dish.
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, gluten-free
    Keyword: gluten free pasta, macaroni and cheese
    Author: Thriving Gluten Free

    Equipment

    • 1 Casserole Dish 9x13
    • Stockpot

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb Gluten Free Elbow Pasta
    • 2 tbsp Oil neutral tasting; I use Avocado Oil.
    • ยฝ cup Butter
    • 6 tablespoon Gluten Free 1:1 Flour Mix
    • 4 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded; Best results using a block and shred yourself.
    • 8 oz Gruyere Cheese shredded
    • 3 cups Milk
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream
    • ยพ teaspoon Salt

    Topping

    • 1 cup Gluten Free Panko Bread Crumbs
    • 4 tablespoon Butter melted
    • ยฝ cup Parmesan Cheese

    Instructions

    • Boil water in a large stockpot, then cook pasta for 2 minutes less than called for on package instructions. The pasta will continue cooking when baking in the casserole.
    • Drain pasta , then return to the pot and toss with 2 tablespoon of oil.
    • Shred cheeses and mix together in a large bowl.
    • In a separate stovetop pan, melt butter on low heat then stir in gluten free flour to create a roux. Add milk and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
    • Add 4 cups of the cheese, stirring until sauce is thickened.
    • Add cooked pasta and stir until combined.
    • Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish and pour in half of the cheesy pasta mixture.
    • Layer with the remaining shredded cheese, then top with the rest of the pasta mixture.
    • In a small bowl, mix the topping ingredients together, then sprinkle evenly across the top of the casserole.
    • Bake at 350ยฐ for about 20-30 minutes until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling.

    Notes

    If you will be preparing this macaroni and cheese casserole ahead of time, follow all instructions but do not bake. Cover with foil and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Remove fromt he fridge for at least one hour then bake as directed.
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