Lactose-Free Mac & Cheese

Servings

8

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Who doesn't love creamy, cheesy mac and cheese? It's the ultimate warming comfort food made with Cabot's naturally lactose free* cheeses and lactose free milk. Perfect for weeknight dinners or for a weekend potluck - your family and friends will love it.

*We want you to feel confident about enjoying our award-winning cheddar. When we use the terms 'lactose free' or '0g of lactose per serving', it is because Cabot Cheddars, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, and Muenster cheeses contain very-little-to-no lactose per serving (less than 0.1 grams per 1oz serving).

For reference:

1 - 8oz glass of milk has 12-13 grams of lactose

3/4 cup Greek yogurt has 4 grams of lactose

2/3 cup of Ice Cream has 4-5 grams of lactose

1 oz Cabot Cheddar has LESS than 0.1 grams of lactose

Ingredients

16 ounces dry penne, large elbows or shells
8 tablespoons (1 stick) lactose free butter
½ cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
4 cups hot 2% lactose free milk
16 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Shredded Cheddar, or your favorite Cabot Cheddar, grated (about 4 cups)
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

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Directions

COOK pasta until almost tender (al dente) in large pot of boiling salted water. Drain well, transfer to large bowl and set aside.
PREHEAT oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set aside.
MELT butter in heavy-bottomed pot or saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour a little at a time until well blended. Continue stirring for a minute or two longer to lightly cook the flour.
WHISK in lactose free milk gradually and continue stirring until sauce is thickened. Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted and blended.
REDUCE heat to low and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes longer.
REMOVE sauce from heat. Add about half of sauce to reserved cooked pasta, mixing well. Add remaining sauce and mix again.
SPREAD mixture in buttered baking dish. Top with panko crumbs. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.