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.

Going lactose-free doesn’t have to mean going dairy free. This is important because dairy products are great sources of calcium and vitamin D, which are both important for building strong bones. There are many dairy products, like Cabot’s aged cheddar cheese, that naturally contain little to no lactose. Gluten-free and Lactose-free Macaroni and Cheese. Tasty homemade macaroni and cheese that is both gluten-free and lactose-free is indeed possible! Gluten-free pasta has come a long way in its quality and I find the variety of lactose-free products is now reasonably extensive. Apr 12, 2021 More:Cabot Co-op celebrates 100 years of dairy farming in a steadily declining industry 'All of our products are made with the exact same, award-winning cheese that has made Cabot a household name. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. BRING a large pot, 6-8 quart, of salted water to a boil, add pasta. Cook per time indicated on packaging. Drain and toss with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, return to pot and keep warm. MELT the butter in a small pan over low heat. Stir in the flour, a little at a time, with a whisk until it is.

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

Cabot Lactose Free Mac And Cheese Nutritional

Directions:

Mac And Cheese With Velveeta

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.