Author Notes
This was the first gluten-free recipe I developed after being diagnosed with the allergy in 2008. The cream cheese helps to replace the traditional thick bechamel sauce. Unfortunately, unlike most macaroni and cheese recipes, I've found that this should not be made far in advance. The gluten-free pasta breaks down and soaks up the cheese sauce while it sits, leaving you with a mushy pile of starch and cheese. —cratecooking
Ingredients
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1 pound
gluten-free macaroni, or pasta shape of your choice
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coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 2/3 cups
whole milk
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4 teaspoons
corn starch
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2 tablespoons
unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
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8 ounces
cream cheese (NOT WHIPPED)
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8 ounces
Gruyere cheese, grated
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5 ounces
sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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1/3 cup
freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
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meat from 2-1 1/2 pound cooked lobsters
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until 2 to 3 minutes short of al dente; drain. You don't want to overcook the pasta as it will continue to cook in the oven.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk milk and cornstarch; warm over low heat. In a another large pot or Dutch oven, whisk together cream cheese and butter over medium-low, until "melted." Slowly whisk in milk mixture and cook, about 5 minutes, or until thickened and smooth. Off heat, add the Gruyere, cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the cooked macaroni and lobster meat and stir to combine; pour into a buttered 3-quart (or 9" X 13") baking dish.
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Sprinkle macaroni with Parmesan cheese. Bake until edges are bubbly and macaroni is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit 5-10 minutes before serving.
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