This recipe for lactose-free mac n' cheese is one of my favorites because it is all natural and totally safe for lactose intolerants to enjoy. Not only is the cheese lactose-free, but it tastes exactly like regular cheddar cheese. This is because it is, Cabot cheese makes all of their cheeses naturally lactose-free using an enzyme process.
This recipe for lactose-free mac n' cheese is one of my favorites because it is all natural and totally safe for lactose intolerants to enjoy. Not only is the cheese lactose-free, but it tastes exactly like regular cheddar cheese. This is because it is, Cabot cheese makes all of their cheeses naturally lactose-free. Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to package instructions, drain. Stir macaroni into the warm cheese sauce, and then pour the macaroni and cheese into greased baking dish. Top with reserved ½ cup of sharp cheddar cheese and parsley breadcrumbs, then bake for 15 minutes, or until topping is lightly brown and macaroni is heated through.
This means that this particular brand of lactose-free cheese is made with real milk and tastes exactly like regular cheese. I use it as my main ingredient in the recipe below in order to make super cheesy mac n' cheese minus the lactose.
Lactose-Free Mac N' Cheese
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:20 mins
- Total Time:25 mins
- Servings:5
- Easy
- 1/2 box Barilla protein pasta
- 1/2 block Cabot extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Lactaid milk
Ingredients
Step 1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the pasta to it and stir for 10 minutes until cooked well.
Step 2
Strain the pasta until it's dry and then return to the same saucepan. Grate the half block of cheese and add to the pan.
Step 3
Turn up the heat again and stir in the milk until all the pasta is coated. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
I use the Cabot yellow sharp cheddar cheese for this recipe because it has so much flavor to it. This way I don't have to make the recipe super creamy and unhealthy because the cheese does all the work. It is tart, and with a little bit of Lactaid milk, each piece of penne pasta is lightly coated with that delicious yet lactose-free mac n' cheese flavor.
Also, Barilla's protein penne pasta is perfect for this recipe because it is really filling. When eating something like mac n' cheese, there isn't a lot of protein to fill my stomach up. This tends to mean that I eat more carbs to feel just as full as I would if I ate fewer carbs and more protein. This makes eating mac n' cheese seem unhealthy because there isn't a lot of beneficial nutrition.
Annie's Lactose Free Mac And Cheese
However, by using protein pasta and avoiding things like butter and heavy cream, this mac n' cheese recipe is a lot healthier. It will stick with you longer, make you eat fewer carbs, and taste amazing, even though it's totally lactose-free.
Years of recipe testing led to this worth-the-wait version of our creamy original. Dairy free cheeze, tender organic rice pasta and a rich, smooth sauce come together in one truly tasty dish. Gluten free/dairy free/lactose free/vegan/soy free/kosher/plant based
UPC Code - 042272-00043-2
Ingredients
Ingredients
ORGANIC RICE PASTA (ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, FILTERED WATER), FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC VEGAN CHEDDAR-STYLE CHEEZE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC POTATO AND CORN STARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GROUND SUNFLOWER KERNELS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATE [CARROT, PUMPKIN AND APPLE], ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), ORGANIC VEGAN MOZZARELLA-STYLE CHEEZE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GROUND SUNFLOWER KERNELS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATE [CARROT, PUMPKIN AND APPLE]), ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC NUTRITIONAL YEAST, ORGANIC MUSTARD SEED POWDER, ORGANIC ANNATTO (COLOR). Includes Sunflower Seeds.
Nutrition
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving per container | ||
| Serving size | 1 tray (227g) | |
| Amount per serving | ||
| Calories | 380 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 15g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 820mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 5g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ● | Calcium 20mg | 2% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 2% | ● | Potassium 110mg | 2% |
| * | The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Cooking Directions
OVENS MAY VARY
Microwave Oven Remove overwrap. Place tray on a microwave--safe plate. Cook on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Cook on high for 1-2 more minutes. Let sit 1 minute. Serve.
Conventional Oven Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove overwrap. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let sit 1 minute. Serve.
Toaster Oven Remove overwrap and tray. Place in an oven-safe dish. Follow conventional oven directions.