Creamy Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
Cheddar melts into a smooth, gently seasoned sauce that clings to tender brown rice pasta.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Pregnancy and 5 more diets
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Ingredients
- 300 g gluten-free brown rice pasta elbows
- 150 g pasteurised sharp cheddar, grated
- 1.5 cup lactose-free milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tapioca starch
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 0.125 tsp nutmeg
- 0.125 tsp salt
Method
- Boil pasta until just tender, then drain and reserve.10 min timer
- Whisk milk, tapioca starch, garlic powder and nutmeg until smooth.
- Warm olive oil and milk mixture, stirring until thickened.4 min timer
- Melt in cheddar, then stir pasta into the creamy sauce.2 min timerKids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Mac and Cheese
On the plate: A small bowl of creamy gluten-free macaroni with a mild cheddar sauce.
Make it a game: Pretend each pasta elbow is a tiny tunnel for a little train. Send them through one by one at your own pace.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Brown rice pasta and cheddar make a creamy bowl without soy or seaweed.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free brown rice pasta replaces wheat pasta in the cheese sauce.
- Kid (4–12): Mild cheddar sauce and familiar macaroni make a simple, creamy dinner.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft, small pasta pieces are coated in a mild cheddar sauce.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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