Gluten-Free Macaroni & Cheese

DifficultyBeginner

 

Yields6 Servings
Total Time15 mins
 4 cups Gluten-free pasta, cooked
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 2 tbsp Gluten-free flour
 ½ cup Rice milk
 ½ cup Butternut squashor 1/2 cup yam, pureed
 1 (10 ounce) package soy cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch chunks
 4 oz tofutti better-than-cream-cheese(non-hydrogenated, in the yellow pkg)
 ½ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Paprika
  tsp Pepper
 ½ Garlic powder

 

1

Prepare the base: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once warm, whisk in the flour and stir continuously until a thick, smooth paste forms.

2

Thicken the sauce: Gradually pour in the rice milk while stirring, then simmer the mixture for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken.

3

Combine ingredients: Add all remaining ingredients to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the cheese (if included) is fully melted and the sauce achieves a uniform consistency.

4

Finish and serve: Gently fold in the cooked noodles until evenly coated, then serve immediately while warm.

 

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Ingredients

 4 cups Gluten-free pasta, cooked
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 2 tbsp Gluten-free flour
 ½ cup Rice milk
 ½ cup Butternut squashor 1/2 cup yam, pureed
 1 (10 ounce) package soy cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch chunks
 4 oz tofutti better-than-cream-cheese(non-hydrogenated, in the yellow pkg)
 ½ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Paprika
  tsp Pepper
 ½ Garlic powder

Directions

1

Prepare the base: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once warm, whisk in the flour and stir continuously until a thick, smooth paste forms.

2

Thicken the sauce: Gradually pour in the rice milk while stirring, then simmer the mixture for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken.

3

Combine ingredients: Add all remaining ingredients to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the cheese (if included) is fully melted and the sauce achieves a uniform consistency.

4

Finish and serve: Gently fold in the cooked noodles until evenly coated, then serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Gluten-Free Macaroni & Cheese

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