Gluten Free Spicy Mac & Cheese

Everything you love about creamy mac & cheese – now gluten free! This spicy, gluten free dish combines jalapenos, milk, cream and pepper jack cheese for a flavorful dish.

• Calories: 1024 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups heavy cream
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 pound shredded pepperjack cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Gluten Free Elbows
• 2 cups organic milk
• 1 small fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
• 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Cook pasta 2 minutes shorter than recommended cook time.

Step 3

In a small pot, heat milk and cream until begins to simmer. Mix corn starch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Add slurry to the cream mixture to thicken, then season with salt, pepper and jalapeno.

Step 4

Slowly add 3/4 of the cheese into the sauce, whisking constantly.

Step 5

Add pasta to the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in yolks and place in a 9 x 9 greased baking dish.

Step 7

Bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes or until bubbling and slightly caramelized on the top.