Description
This One Pot Gluten Free Broccoli Mac and Cheese is a creamy, comforting dish made with gluten free elbow macaroni, fresh broccoli, and a cheesy sauce that can be customized with dairy or vegan alternatives. Easy to prepare in just one pot, it’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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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 (about 12 ounces)
- 3 cups broccoli florets, cut into smaller pieces if large
Cheese and Toppings
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese or vegan shreds
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy free
Instructions
- Boil the liquids: In a large pot or dutch oven, combine the milk, water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook pasta: Add the gluten free elbow macaroni to the boiling liquid and stir well. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Add broccoli: Stir in the broccoli florets and continue cooking for an additional 7 minutes, stirring often, until the noodles are tender and the broccoli is cooked through.
- Finish with cheese: Turn off the heat once the pasta is tender. Stir in the shredded cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use unsweetened, unflavored dairy-free milk like almond or oat milk if making the recipe vegan or dairy free.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the cheese with vegan shreds and parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Stir often during cooking to prevent pasta from sticking to the pot.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Texture with Jovial cassava or grain-free pasta may differ from regular gluten free elbow macaroni; adjustments in cooking time might be needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
