This classic gluten-free macaroni and cheese is plenty creamy and richno wheat flour needed.

Gruyere, Gouda, and Monterey Jack all work well.

Learn how to make gluten-free mac and cheese.

Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese in a bowl to serve

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This mac and cheese is just as simple and easy to make as any version you’ve made before.

Mac and cheese is a fantasticmake-ahead meal, and this gluten-free version is no exception.

Wrap and refrigerate for up to two days, or freezefor up to three months.

Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese ingredients

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Make roux:

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium.

Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture turns light golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.

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Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Fold in cooked pasta until fully coated in sauce.

Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Colby Jack.

Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese making the roux

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Top with remaining pasta mixture, and sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup Colby Jack.

Broil dish:

Preheat broiler with oven rack positioned 6 inches from heat source.

Remove from oven; let cool 10 minutes.

Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese whisking in the milk

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Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

This gluten-free mac and cheese tastes no different than a traditional version.

It’s cheesy, gooey, and everything you love about this crowd-pleasing side.

Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese adding the milk and cooking until thickened

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Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese stirring in the cheese until melted

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Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese adding the pasta to the sauce

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Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese layering the pasta mixture and shredded cheese in the dish

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Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese fully assembled before baking

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Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese after broiling the cheese

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Southern Living Gluten Free Mac and Cheese in the pan after baking

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