Old Fashioned Mac & Cheese -

5 from 1 vote

Old Fashioned Mac & Cheese

Creamy and cheesy homemade macaroni and cheese with a gluten-free option too.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time1 50

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole, dinner, gluten-free macaroni and cheese, macaroni and cheese, old-fashioned mac & cheese

Servings: Servings

Calories: 548kcal

Author: Mary

1/4 cup butter or butter substitute not shortening
1/4 cup flour gluten-free- any combinations
2 cups milk or milk substitute, I used soy
1 tsp salt
8 oz grated sharp or cheddar cheese Follow Your Heart Cheddar Shreds or Daiya Cheddar Shreds for a Vegan version
3 cups elbow macaroni ~ gluten-free if needed, Tinkyada makes a nice firm one

Heat oven to 350
Cook macaroni for about 10 minutes. Drain water and set aside.
Make a white sauce:
In a large skillet with edges, melt butter. Add flour and salt, mix well. I like to use a wire whisk.
Whisk until the mixture is bubbly stirring or whisking the entire time. I keep the temperature at medium or just above medium heat. The mixture should be bubbly but not become clumps.
Slowly pour in the milk and continue to stir or whisk as flour mixture blends in with the milk. Don't worry it will! Just keep stirring.
Heat and stir the mixture until it thickens into a nice white sauce.
Remove from heat and add grated cheese reserving about 3/4 cup for the top.
Stir well to blend as it melts.
Add cooked noodles and stir well. Don't worry if the noodles are sticking together, as you continue to stir they will separate.
Pour into a casserole and top with more cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes uncovered. Serve immediately
Your family is going to love it! Creamy and delicious under a cheesy crust.