Discover the Best Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese: This is the Real Deal

Who doesn’t love a big bowl of mac and cheese? It’s delicious, comforting, nostalgic (and convenient). However, if you’re following a gluten-free diet, you’ve probably tried the gluten-free versions of the boxed dinner staple and been a little disappointed.

There are many reasons why you might prefer a gluten-free diet. Whatever the reason, rest assured that you don’t have to give up that yummy, rich cheese sauce with tender noodles. We’ve got you with the best gluten-free Mac and Cheese around—Skinny Mac!

What is gluten, and should you avoid it? It seems that the topic of gluten comes up a lot these days, but not everyone knows what it means. Is gluten-free the same as low-carb? Can I lose weight if I avoid gluten?

To give you a little background, gluten is a group of proteins found inside many types of grain, including wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten gives dough a stretchy texture and contributes to its rise and shape.

Wheat flour contains gluten, including the standard "white flour" (typically bleached and processed wheat). Unbleached white flour and whole wheat flour contain gluten too. Therefore, most products like bread, pastries, and pasta contain gluten. There are some gluten-free flour alternatives out there, like rice flour, almond flour, and coconut flour, but it's important that they specify "gluten-free" on the packaging. Many foods are still processed on equipment that has been exposed to gluten.

When you combine gluten with water, the proteins inside create a networked structure that has elasticity (hence, why dough is stretchy). This network traps air bubbles during fermentation too. Fermentation (along with yeast and other ingredients) helps dough rise and gives it texture and body.

You’ll find gluten in many regular foods, including a few you might not think of. Many pre-packaged soups and sauces contain gluten, to help thicken the mixture. You’ll find gluten in breads, pastries, pasta, cereals, and many processed foods.

So why does it matter? Well, for people who have certain conditions like gluten sensitivities, wheat allergies, and celiac disease, gluten can be dangerous. Some people find that foods containing gluten upset their stomachs, cause an inflammatory reaction, or generally don't make them feel well.

Most products that contain gluten are made with flour and, thus, contain carbohydrates too. Many gluten-containing foods are processed. For that reason, some people avoid gluten as well. It’s important to be aware, though—gluten-free doesn’t necessarily mean low-carb.

Whether you’re following a gluten-free diet due to a sensitivity or allergy, or you find that you feel better when you don’t eat gluten, you’re probably wondering, what else can I eat?

Bread, pasta, and other carbohydrate-heavy foods are likely off your menu, but that doesn’t take them off your mind. When cravings hit, they can make you feel a little deprived and discouraged. Is classic macaroni and cheese gluten-free? No, it is not. But Skinny Mac brings you the real deal without the worries of gluten. Follow the easy recipe for that delicious cheddar cheese taste. After all, what’s life without pasta?

It’s Skinny makes a whole fantastic line of gluten-free, delicious, zero-net-carb noodles! Our noodles are the secret to staying on track, avoiding deprivation, and enjoying your meals again.

It’s Skinny Pasta comes in a variety of shapes and styles, including organic options. Choose from our popular shapes, including:

• Spaghetti
• Fettuccine
• Angel Hair
• Rice Shape

Now, like many others, you probably also crave a creamy, cheesy bowl of mac. The classic blue box macaroni and cheese is a childhood staple, and when you’ve had one of those days, you need that nostalgic dose of sharp cheddar comfort.

But if you’ve snatched up a box of gluten-free macaroni and cheese, you’ve very likely felt disappointed. The sauce is often thin and watery. The noodles can be gloppy and sticky. The gluten-free version doesn’t hit the right notes to satisfy.

At It's Skinny, we listened to our customers' requests for delicious gluten-free boxed macaroni and cheese. They wanted something that combined convenience with simple ingredients, a crave-worthy taste, and a just-right texture.

We might sound slightly biased, but we nailed it with Skinny Mac. Skinny Mac is the best gluten-free boxed macaroni and cheese out there. Why? It's delicious, easy to make, and the sauce is SO creamy.

Gluten-free doesn't mean taste-free. It doesn't mean you need to give up on your favorite foods. You need a gluten-free option that can hit the right notes. Skinny Mac will blow your mind if you're looking for a familiar (but gluten-free) and satisfying mac and cheese.

Skinny Mac is made with our signature "Fettutini" noodles that pair perfectly with the creamy, dreamy cheese sauce. It doesn't feel like deprivation or like you're having "womp womp…gluten-free pasta." It just feels like your favorite boxed mac done better. This is classic mac.

First, let's talk about the cheese sauce, where other brands, like Annie's gluten-free mac and cheese, miss the mark. Our cheese sauce is the real deal. We recommend making it with keto-friendly heavy cream and butter for the best results. The combination is just divine—it makes a truly cheesy sauce. Don't skimp on these most important ingredients!

Because we use our Fettutini noodles, they add zero net carbs to the mix. When prepared with the sauce, Skinny Mac only has 5 net carbs per serving! So yes, you can have your keto mac and cheese without skimping on taste.

Next, let's talk about the noodles. Other gluten-free mac and cheese, like Kraft Mac, offer noodles made from corn and brown rice pasta. While the noodles are good, they are certainly not low-carb (at over 40 grams of net carbs per serving). Many pasta substitutes also leave a little bit of an icky aftertaste.

With It’s Skinny, you get all the flavor, texture, and cheesy goodness you want without the carbs to weigh you down. Our noodles are made from a special ingredient called konjac root, which resembles a turnip or radish.

Konjac doesn’t have an aftertaste. It’s high in a special type of fiber called glucomannan. This fiber keeps your blood sugar levels steady and helps you stay full and satisfied after each bite. The texture of the noodles is spot-on, with an al dente vibe.

For the best Skinny Mac, we recommend letting it rest for just a few minutes after cooking. In a hurry? No worries. There’s no water to boil, and Skinny Mac is ready in about five minutes flat. The cooking process is super simple.

When you open the box of Skinny Mac, you’ll find the noodles and a packet of cheese sauce (just like most types of boxed mac and cheese). Open the noodles, drain them, and rinse. Pat them dry with a paper towel if you like.

Stir the heavy cream and butter together over medium heat until the butter is melted, and then stir in the cheese. Add the noodles and let them heat through (in 3-4 minutes). That's it! You can dig in immediately or let the cooked pasta cool for a moment for an even better texture.

We made Skinny Mac with high-quality ingredients for the ultimate comfort food. Its rich and cheesy taste really satisfies. The sauce is buttery and smooth, with a classic cheddar color (not a suspicious neon orange hue that some boxed mac and cheese have).

Skinny Mac is ready fast. There's no weird aftertaste like some gluten-free products. It's convenient, shelf-stable, and ready to enjoy at a moment's notice. If you're looking for a high-quality gluten-free mac and cheese, don't sleep on this one! It's the best.

Skinny Mac is keto-friendly, very low-carb and perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the satisfying taste of real mac and cheese without the carb coma and guilt of derailing your progress.

Just because you're trying to be healthy doesn't mean you need to give up the foods you love, especially not mac and cheese. It also doesn't mean you should settle for a sticky, gloppy substitution. Gluten free mac shouldn't taste like deprivation.

If you're ready to try the best mac and cheese, order Skinny Mac today! It's the ideal solution for lunch, dinner, or any time a mac craving hits! Don't settle for less; go with the best boxed low-carb mac—Skinny Mac!