Did you know that cheddar cheese is lactose free? According to Cabot, “In the cheese-making process, the whey (where most of the lactose is) is separated out from the curd in the milk, and natural aging breaks down any remaining lactose. So aged cheeses, like cheddar, contain zero grams of lactose.” Cabot shared this recipe for easy Mac N Cheese.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. uncooked pasta (small elbow macaroni, rigatoni, or penne)
- 1 c. reduced-fat lactose-free milk (we carry Organic Valley’s)
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. warm water
- 4 oz. Cabot aged cheddar, grated (about 1 c.)
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- (optional) crumbled bacon
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- In a medium saucepan with lid, melt oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions start to soften. Add garlic, stir and cook another 30 seconds to a minute or until garlic is fragrant.
- 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.
Whisk the olive oil and flour together in a saucepan until smooth, then warm over a medium heat until lightly golden and thickened slightly. Add the milk a splash at a time, whisking continually, until a smooth white sauce forms. Cook for 2 mins more until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. You’ll need 2 cups of small elbow macaroni, 3 tablespoons of Cabot Salted Butter, 3 tablespoons of King Arthur flour, ¼ teaspoon of dry mustard, a pinch of ground red pepper for a little extra kick, one dash of Worcestershire sauce, 2 cups of whole milk, 16 ounces of Cabot Sharp Cheddar, Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar, or a mixture of Cabot Premium White Oak Cheddar, Cabot Alpine Cheddar and Cabot Farmhouse Reserve Cheddar.
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Directions:
Cabot Lactose Free Mac And Cheese
1. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling, salted water. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, bring milk to simmer over medium heat, stirring often to avoid scorching the bottom of the pan.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water; stir into the milk. Continue stirring until sauce is simmering and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
4. Add cheese, mustard, and salt, stirring well.
5. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce. Serve topped with bacon, if desired. Serves 2.