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Easy Weeknight Baked Macaroni And Cheese

July 30, 2012 By Tanya 33 Comments

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I may be a Yankee born and bred, but I think there is a Southern cook in there trying to get out to serve up some homemade macaroni and cheese as often as possible.  As usual, I put together something even those of us with a gluten intolerance can enjoy, wear your eatin’ pants folks, this is good!

 Ingredients:

  • 3 cups uncooked gluten free elbow macaroni (I like to use white rice elbows)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter
  • 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons of white rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 pound processed cheese food, or 8 slices of American cheese (check label to make sure there is no gluten)
Pre-heat over to 375*
Cook elbow pasta according to package directions, drain and pour into a greased baking dish (I use a ceramic 13″x 9″ dish).  In a large non-stick saucepan, melt butter, and quickly stir in flour to make a roux, adding salt and pepper and stirring until thickened.  Slowly add milk and bring to a slow boil over medium heat, lowering heat a bit when it bubbles, stir until thickened.  Add cheeses, stir until melted and pour over cooked elbows in greased baking dish.  Stir well and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes or until golden on top. 

Recipe makes 6 good sized servings, or 8 smaller side servings. I double this recipe so we have leftovers for a couple days, and to tell you the truth, I think it tastes even better the next day.

Happy cooking, and don’t forget those eatin’ pants!
xoxo, Tanya 
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Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, How To Save Money, Recipes, Thrifty Living

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  1. Our Pinteresting Family says

    July 30, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    That looks delicious! I am pinning this recipe to try out soon. Megan

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  2. Whitney & Devin says

    July 30, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    #1 I love your background! #2 I am terrible at making mac n cheese! I don't know why but I have tried 3 times (with 3 different recipes) and none were fabulous… I am going to try yours asap!

    Reply
  3. Stela says

    July 31, 2012 at 4:15 am

    This look so yummy! Thanks for sharing. Also, I'm a new follower!

    Reply
  4. Tori says

    July 31, 2012 at 4:17 am

    This looks so good! 🙂 Im following from the GFC blog hop!

    tori
    http://www.lilmrstori.com

    Reply
  5. jes @ twosmuppies says

    July 31, 2012 at 4:19 am

    mac and cheese is by far my favorite!
    following from the blog hop!

    Reply
  6. Jessica.B says

    July 31, 2012 at 4:36 am

    I could seriously eat Mac & Cheese for every meal. By the way- I'm your latest follower via GFC! Hope you have a great week & feel free to swing by some time!

    -Jessica
    {Sugar in My Grits}
    http://mommiesblog2011.blogspot.com/

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  7. Lori says

    July 31, 2012 at 6:02 am

    Wow! This looks delicious!! I'm hungry now! 🙂

    Lori
    http://dancingmom-lori.blogspot.com/

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  8. Brooke Arellano says

    July 31, 2012 at 6:07 am

    OMG looks delish! My mouth is watering! I'm stopping by from the GFC Blog Hop and am now a new follower:) Would love for you to stop by Crazy Mama Drama!
    http://crazy-mama-drama.blogspot.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crazy-Mama-Drama/259491484156846

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  9. Chelsea says

    July 31, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Following from the GFC blog hop! This looks so yum, I may just have to try 🙂

    Reply
  10. Imee Tan says

    July 31, 2012 at 9:42 am

    I never had a homemade mac and cheese, we usually buy them in an easy to cook pack box imported from the U.S. since it is not a staple food being served on our table from where I came from.
    I'm a new follower on GFC blog hop, hope you could drop by at my blog at
    http://imeeseeshoes.blogspot.com/

    Thanks,
    Imee<3

    Reply
  11. AMY PALMER says

    July 31, 2012 at 10:41 am

    looks so yummy! new follower! can't wait to read more!

    -Amy
    http://theblankpagesblog.blogspot.com/

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  12. Sara says

    July 31, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Stopping by from the hop. That looks delicious!

    Reply
  13. AmieAnn says

    July 31, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Stopping by from the blog hop! (already a follower) This looks awesome.. I just LOVE mac and cheese!
    Hope you stop by and visit me at http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

    Reply
  14. Angela says

    July 31, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Hey there! Love all your awesome DIY stuff!! You are super creative! Thank you for cohosting the GFC hop, and I am happy to follow! I'm a fellow thrifter…I look forward to getting some inspiration from you crafy mama!
    http://theharmonbabyfarm.blogspot.com

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  15. Tara St says

    July 31, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Mac and cheese is one of my favorite foods and one of the few things I can cook. I am definitely trying out this recipe. Found you through the GFC blog hop!

    Tara
    Penniless Socialite
    Enter My Bubble

    Reply
  16. N|MΛRIE says

    July 31, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    This looks so good! Stopping by from the hop! Newest GFC follower. Hope to see you at Me + the Moon! 🙂

    -Nicole @ http://meandthem00n.blogspot.com

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  17. Kimberly says

    July 31, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Hi Tanya – following you now thru the blog hop. Lots are linking up today. That mac and cheese looks yummy!

    cute blog with lots of great ideas.

    Reply
  18. Elisabeth @ La Vita e Bella says

    July 31, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    we love baked macaroni! its a family favorite here 🙂

    just found your blog and excited to be your newest follower!
    love,
    elisabeth
    p.s. drop by and say hi @ lavitaebella-elisabeth.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. Crissy @ House of Marlowe says

    July 31, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    So happy to have discovered your blog! My kids would actually die for this right now! I haven't been able to find a single food here in Switzerland that they think is as good as what they had in America! (minus the gelato and chocolate, ofcourse!) 🙂

    Reply
  20. Ashley says

    July 31, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    aw looks good!!! thanks for sharing:)
    I would love if you could link it up to my Tell me Tuesday

    http://jaysonandashley.blogspot.com/2012/07/tell-me-tuesday-54_31.html

    xo
    ash

    Reply
  21. Camille Griffiths says

    July 31, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    This looks sooo yummy, much better than regular mac & cheese!

    Reply
  22. Jenn says

    July 31, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    That looks absolutely delicious! I just found you from the GFC hop.

    Reply
  23. Jessa Olson says

    July 31, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Found you through GCF today. Love your blog. One of your newest follower.

    Please follow back when you can.

    xo
    jessa
    lifeofasportswife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  24. Erin says

    August 1, 2012 at 12:29 am

    this looks so so yummy! LOVE mac and cheese. thanks for sharing it!

    i just found your cute blog through the GFC blog hop – now following and looking forward to reading more!

    xo
    erin

    sweetnessitself.blogspot.com

    Reply
  25. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . . says

    August 1, 2012 at 1:59 am

    Oh my goodness, this sounds amazing Tanya! Definitely not a diet meal 😉 I made my own macaroni and cheese once and the sauce tasted like paste! (Not that I've ever eaten paste)

    Yummy!

    Reply
  26. Amanda @ Life, Experience Needed says

    August 1, 2012 at 2:12 am

    Thank looks delish!
    New follower from the blog hop
    http://lifeexperienceneeded.blogspot.ca/

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  27. Mary says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:29 am

    Yum! Can you use regular Flour if you can use Gluten stuff? Newest Follower, nice to meet you!

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  28. Tiffany says

    August 1, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Stopping by from the hop 🙂 Can't wait to follow along!

    Reply
  29. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    YUM! Looks delicious. I'm following back!

    Reply
  30. Motivated Mommy of two says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Hello I am your newest follower from the GFC blog hop

    Reply
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