"Gooey, cozy baked macaroni and cheese. Topped with fresh torn baguette breadcrumbs, tossed with Thanksgiving stuffing seasoning. Bringing two of my favorite dishes together in one cast iron skillet."
Gluten-Free Skillet Mac and Cheese with Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Bread Crumbs
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This skillet-style baked mac and cheese makes a great southern side to your Thanksgiving meal. This recipe is written to be gluten-free but can be made with regular bread crumbs as well.
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Prep time: 30mins
Cook time: 30mins
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ingredients
- 1 baguette (I like against the grain gourmet)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried fennel seed
- 2 cups macaroni of choice (I like tinkyada pasta joy gluten free)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour (I like King Arthur gluten free)
- 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 250.
Step 2
Tear baguette into about 1/2-1" pieces. You can choose to cut the baguette into cubes, but I like the texture that tearing gives.
Step 3
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and toss with garlic powder, chicken seasoning, dried chives, minced garlic, fennel seed, parsley, and thyme.
Step 4
Place in oven to lightly toast, and "dry out"... for about 20 minutes. Don't worry about browning it, that will come later! We're just getting the moisture out for now :)
Step 5
Set bread crumbs aside, and increase oven heat to 350.
Step 6
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and add macaroni of choice. Cook for about 5 minutes, until just al dente.
Step 7
In a large cast iron skillet, melt butter on medium heat. Whisk in flour.
Step 8
Add grainy mustard, and cayenne. Then stream in milk, whisking constantly so no clumps occur.
Step 9
Add cream cheese, and stir to melt.
Step 10
Turn off heat, and stir in shredded cheddar. (not the white cheddar yet!)
Step 11
Drain macaroni, and pour into cheese sauce.
Step 12
Add shredded white cheddar at this point, and toss to just combine. (I like to do this, to add extra gooey, cheese-pully pieces throughout!)
Step 13
Top macaroni with the breadcrumbs, and sprinkle any seasoning that remains on the baking sheet on top.
Step 14
Bake for 20-25 minutes until breadcrumbs are toasted and golden.
Step 15
I like to drizzle with a little olive oil just before serving :)