Sophisticared Mac N Cheese1

Sophisticated Mac ‘N Cheese

By just changing the type of pasta you use, it can go from a kids meal (elbow macaroni) to a meal fit for your dinner guests (rigatoni)!

Sophisticared Mac N Cheese1

Sophisticared Mac N Cheese1

Sophisticated Mac 'N Cheese

Marla Hingley
By just changing the type of pasta you use, it can go from a kids meal (elbow macaroni) to a meal fit for your dinner guests (rigatoni)!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Topping:

  • 1 cup GF bread crumbs dry or fresh
  • 1 Tbsp butter or margarine

Cream Sauce:

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp tapioca or cornstarch
  • 2 3/4 cups half-and-half or milk or milk alternative-the result will be more or less creamy
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper*
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar grated
  • 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese* grated
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 8 ounces GF rigatoni or your favorite shaped pasta

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta for 2 minutes less than indicated on package. When done, drain and rinse in cold water to stop cooking.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter and toss with bread crumbs until fully coated. Set aside.
  • Put half-and-half in a 3 quart sauce pan. Add starch, and slowly heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Add cheddar and Gruyere cheeses, stirring until melted. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. Add pasta and mix well.
  • Pour into buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle Parmesan on top. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F, or until browned.

Notes

*GFC Kitchen Tips: Spices: you can use any GF spice mix you like (Cajun, sweet chili pepper). Cheese: Use any cheese that melts well, even more cheddar if nothing else - but avoid mild cheeses, as the bland flavor tends to get lost.
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See also
Spaghetti & Meatballs (Slow Cooker)

 

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