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I’ve just gotta say it, I think I absolutely nailed this One-Pot Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese.
If you’re familiar with Flower Child, this recipe may look familiar! My family and I love all of their delicious menu items but their mac and cheese is truly out of this world. It’s perfectly creamy and just so delicious so I just had to attempt it myself at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have this recipe ready in no time.
What You’ll Need:
- Garlic
- Brown Rice Fusilli (See Recipe Note)
- Vegetable Broth
- Whole Milk
- Butter
- Aged White Cheddar
- Parmesan
And while the flavor of this recipe is beyond, this recipe is also my favorite because it’s all made in one pot! Fewer dishes make every meal taste better, right?
In a deep skillet, you’ll start by sauteeing your garlic then add the pasta and vegetable broth and cook until the pasta is tender. Next, you’ll add your cheeses. I used a combination of white cheddar and parmesan here because first off, every good mac and cheese needs more than one type of cheese, and secondly, the white cheddar adds a great creaminess while the parmesan adds a nuttiness that I love. The combination is delicious and seriously tastes just like Flower Child’s!
Parents and kids alike will all love this One-Pot Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese! I cannot wait for you all to make this in your own kitchens.
One-Pot Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin in olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups fusilli pasta see note
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt more to taste
- 1 ½ cups freshly shredded aged white cheddar
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the pasta and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Increase heat and bring the broth to a rapid simmer. Once it reaches a simmer, reduce to a light simmer and add the milk, butter, and salt. Stir to combine then continue to lightly simmer (about medium heat) uncovered, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the liquid has started to thicken, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Add the cheddar and parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust salt to preference. Remove from heat and let the pasta sit, undisturbed, for 2 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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About how many ounces do you suppose is 2 cups dry pasta? I measured out 2 cups and my liquid to pasta ratio is waaay off. Feels like I should have used the whole box of jovial for this liquid level.
Can I also put this in a casserole dish and bake it at the end?
If you do, I’d add a little extra liquid so it doesn’t absorb all the sauce.
What brand aged white white cheddar do you use? Mild? Sharp? Extra Sharp?
We lived in TX and my daughter loved this pasta.
We are now in SC without
Flower Child so I’d like to get the recipe as right as can be.
All aged white cheddars are sharp, so any should work fine! Aged white cheddar is known for it’s tangy, sharp taste (so yummy!!) It will be great no matter which one you find as long as it’s aged that you use. Enjoy!!
Can you make this ahead of time and reheat?
Yes, you can make ahead of time. I recommend reheating on the stovetop over medium-low heat with 1/4 cup – 1/2 cup of chicken broth to rehydrate the pasta.
Great flavor, came out a little too saucy for me so I boiled more pasta as there was plenty of sauce.
I add a bit of broccoli too.
Love the broccoli addition!
What is your favorite brand of brown rice pasta?
I usually use Jovial!
Super good and easy! I used bone broth for extra protein for my toddlers and it turned out great!
Great idea!
This is delish! The perfect dupe for Flower Child Mac n Cheese. My fiancé and I love going there, and he said this is just as good if not better. Yum!
Love to hear it. Thank you!!
Hi Alex – I’m making dinner for my parents this weekend and this is going to be the star- do I want salted or unsalted butter for this?
I typically use unsalted.
Hi Alex! Curious if we can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth for this recipe? Thanks!
yes absolutely!