I also have strong opinions on Macaroni and Cheese recipes and which ingredients should be included-or which ingredients should be left out. So, I planned to skip the microwave this time and make a gluten-free Macaroni and Cheese dish that would taste wonderful whether it was made with “regular”-aka dairy-full cheese-or dairy-free cheese. It worked but quite unsurprisingly, it didn’t have that same baked goodness without actually being baked in the oven.

It was my same basic recipe, with an attempt to expedite its completion by using the microwave. Surprisingly, the last time I remember making it, I actually made it in the microwave. Yes, I may have gone overboard with the paprika, which results in this photo making the mac and cheese look burned but it’s not! Because my mom always delights us with her recipe, I’ve only made the classic dish myself a handful of times. Son requested gluten-free, dairy-free Mac and Cheese this year so I decided to break my personal hiatus from making Macaroni and Cheese and make a version that he could enjoy. Using dairy-free “cheese” successfully in recipes can be more complicated-sometimes a lot more complicated-and dairy-free cheese is not always readily available in our area. However, Mom has not ventured into making her Macaroni and Cheese dairy free. As an added bonus, she’s been making her mashed potatoes without dairy whenever Son will join us at the table and they’re always as delicious as ever.

She told us that her contributions to Thanksgiving for our driveway sharing of menu items before eating safely on our own would be mashed potatoes and deviled eggs.Īnd we were quite happy that she chose to make those two dishes as both are much-loved recipes of hers. This year at Thanksgiving, Mom wasn’t planning to make Macaroni and Cheese. (As we know, not everybody understands how to do that.) I was so grateful, especially because I know my mom can make it truly safe for me. She started making gluten-free Macaroni and Cheese during the holidays several years ago so that I could enjoy it with everyone else. My mom has traditionally been the one who makes Macaroni and Cheese for all our family gatherings. Extra Cheesy Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese. Have you had good gluten-free Macaroni and Cheese since going GF? Today, I’m here to help with an easy and wonderful recipe for Mac and Cheese.

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