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Gluten-Free Queso Mac and Cheese on a gray plate with a casserole dish on the side on a wooden table
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5 from 4 votes

Easy Baked Gluten-Free Queso Mac & Cheese Recipe

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1002kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • Gluten-free nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (16-ounce) block Velveeta cheese
  • 12 ounces gluten-free elbow macaroni
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Hatch Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
  • 4 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 4 cups cream or half-and-half
  • 2 teaspoons kosher or fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the block of Velveeta cheese in the middle of the baking dish. Add the macaroni around the cheese. Distribute the can of tomatoes and chilies over the top. Sprinkle with the Mexican blend cheese, pour the cream all over, sprinkle with salt and bake 25 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  • Stir the macaroni mixture in the baking dish and continue to bake for another 20 minutes. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the mixture and bake for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1002kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 2816mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1981IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1476mg | Iron: 1mg