Description
A creamy and comforting one pot gluten free broccoli mac and cheese that is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This recipe uses gluten free elbow macaroni and a blend of cheddar and parmesan cheese for rich flavor, with an option to use dairy free milk and vegan cheeses to suit dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Liquids and Fats
- 2 cups milk, or dairy free milk of choice (unsweetened/unflavored)
- 2.5 cups water
- 3 tbsp grass-fed or vegan butter
- 1 tsp salt
Pasta and Vegetables
- 1 box Jovial Foods gluten free elbow macaroni
- 3 cups broccoli florets, cut any large pieces into smaller ones
Cheeses
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, or vegan shreds
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, sub nutritional yeast for dairy free
Instructions
- Bring liquids to a boil: In a large pot or dutch oven, bring the milk, water, butter, and salt to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook pasta: Add the gluten free elbow macaroni to the boiling mixture and stir well to avoid sticking. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Add broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the pot and stir to combine. Continue cooking for an additional 7 minutes, stirring often until the pasta is tender and broccoli is cooked through.
- Finish and season: Once the noodles are tender, turn off the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar and parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt and freshly ground pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the mac and cheese warm and enjoy this comforting gluten free meal.
Notes
- For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.
- If using Jovial cassava or other grain free pasta, expect a slightly different texture; feedback is welcomed if you try this variation.
- You can substitute dairy cheeses and milk with vegan alternatives to make the dish completely dairy free.
- Stir frequently during cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking to the pot and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of salt according to your taste preference and dietary requirements.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: thirty g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
