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Can You Eat Mac And Cheese If Lactose Intolerant?

Creamy Lactose Free Mac and Cheese

This creamy lactose-free mac and cheese recipe is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. Made with lactose-free milk and cheese, this dish is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant or who simply want to enjoy a healthier version of mac and cheese. With a creamy, cheesy sauce and gluten-free elbow macaroni, this recipe is easy to make and sure to satisfy any craving for comfort food.
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Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound gluten-free elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup lactose-free butter
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups lactose-free milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded lactose-free cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set it aside.
  • Cook the gluten-free elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the lactose-free butter over medium heat.
  • Add the gluten-free flour and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  • Gradually add the lactose-free milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to the saucepan and stir to combine.
  • Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes or until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the shredded lactose-free cheddar cheese and nutritional yeast flakes. Stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the cooked gluten-free elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until it is evenly coated.
  • Pour the mac and cheese into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Bake the mac and cheese for 20-25 minutes or until it is hot and bubbly.
  • Let the mac and cheese cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • Use lactose-free butter and lactose-free cheddar cheese to make this recipe lactose-free.
  • If you don't have nutritional yeast flakes, you can omit them or use a different type of yeast.
  • You can also add vegetables like broccoli or spinach to make this recipe more nutritious.
Keyword garlic powder, lactose-free milk, teaspoon paprika, yeast flakes