Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 oz uncooked gluten-free macaroni; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon potato starch; 1 1/4 cups milk; 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel); 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz); 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup Rice Chex™ cereal, slightly crushed; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped

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Prep 20 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 6

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Try a delicious gluten-free version of the classic comfort food favorite, macaroni and cheese.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

Macaroni and Cheese

8 oz uncooked gluten-free macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon potato starch
1 1/4 cups milk
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Topping

2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/2 cup Rice Chex™ cereal, slightly crushed
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped

Directions

1

Set oven control to broil. Spray six 6-oz ramekins with cooking spray.
2

Cook macaroni in salted water as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Drain; set aside.
3

In small bowl, mix Topping ingredients; set aside.
4

In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon butter and the onion over medium heat until butter is melted. Sprinkle with potato starch; cook 1 minute. Beat in milk with whisk. Stir occasionally until thickened. Stir in cheeses, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in cooked pasta; pour into ramekins. Sprinkle with reserved topping.
5

Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Running short on time, and/or like even creamier pasta? This dish is delicious without the crispy topping, in which case you'd skip the broiling step.
tip 2
Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

330 Calories, 15g Total Fat, 12g Protein, 37g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 330

Calories from Fat: 130

Total Fat: 15g; 22%

Saturated Fat: 8g; 42%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 40mg; 14%

Sodium: 450mg; 19%

Potassium: 210mg; 6%

Total Carbohydrate: 37g; 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 7%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 12g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 25%; 25%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Try a delicious gluten-free version of the classic comfort food favorite, macaroni and cheese.