Healthier + Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese
A slightly healthier twist on everyone’s favorite comfort food, this Macaroni and Cheese is gluten-free and lower in fat. Still rich and creamy, no one will be able to tell the difference!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 1x
- Category: Dinner, Pasta, Sides
- Method: Stovetop, Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb gluten-free pasta (macaroni, shell or rotini shape is best)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free baking flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (any fat %)
- 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450
- Cook pasta as directed in salted water until al dente
- In a separate large pot or skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Whisk until it forms a paste-like roux
- Whisk in milk 1 cup at a time. Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, whisking frequently until the sauce thickens and just begins to bubble
- Turn heat to low and whisk in cheddar cheese + 1/4 cup parmesan until fully melted, then whisk in the Greek yogurt until well combined
- Turn off heat and stir in the cooked + drained pasta
- Transfer to a large greased casserole/baking dish
- In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Season with some salt and another sprinkle of paprika. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese
- Bake for 13-15 until the top turns golden brown
- Serve hot topped with freshly chopped parsley and freshly cracked black pepper
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