GLUTEN-FREE MAC AND CHEESE

Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Tazmarc

Time 50m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk, of choice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
16 ounces gluten-free elbow macaroni

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Grease 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Cook macaroni as directed on package, BUT, reduce cooking time so it is still firm. Drain and set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan.
Stir in salt and pepper, remove from heat.
In a large bowl, whisk cornstarch and milk until smooth.
Whisk milk mix into butter mix and blend well.
Stir constantly over medium heat until thickened, (about 5 minutes), remove from heat.
Stir 1 cup of the cheese into sauce until melted: reserve 1 cup of cheese for topping.
Combine cheese mix with macaroni and spoon into prepared dish.
Top with remaining cheese.
Bake uncovered 25 - 30 minutes or until cheese is toasted.