One-Pot Gouda Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is supposed to be cheesy, easy and the epitome of comfort food. And yes, boxed mac and cheese does all that...but I truly believe that a good homemade mac and cheese is ALWAYS better. The Cheddar cheese and gouda cheese are combined to make this easy weeknight dinner ultra creamy! This easy gouda mac and cheese is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect as a holiday side or a weeknight main dish. This is a gluten free mac and cheese since I used gluten free pasta and gluten free breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- 1 box gluten free pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp gluten free flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups oat milk
- 1 15-oz. can Pumpkin Puree
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded, (or dairy free)
- 8 oz. smoked gouda cheese shredded, (or dairy free)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to box directions. Remove and set aside.
- Add pumpkin and milk to the same pan.
- Whisk together the gluten free flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- Add to milk mixture. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until flour starts to clump a bit.
- Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and gradually add the shredded cheeses, whisking in between additions until the cheese melts each time.
- Pour over pasta. Top with breadcrumbs and extra cheese.
- Add to the oven for 10 minutes or until breadcrumbs are browned.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 21gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 946IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 652mgIron: 1mg
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