Macaroni And Cheese

[Mama2GFKid]

Prior to his recent diagnosis, Kraft Mac n' cheese was a staple of my son's diet (not that I'm at all proud of that fact). He misses it so. It was suggested to me that it would be okay to use the cheese sauce packet from the box and just replace the noodles with gluten-free ones. My concern is of course cross contamination. Indeed, It is a sealed packet that the sauce mix comes in; however, it does sit in the box with all of the noodles. If anyone could give me some direction on this, I would truly appreciate it. Thanks.

[Lisa]

I recall several members talking about using the cheese packet and pitching the noodles. Unless the formula has changed, it would be safe to use.

I like Amy's Mac & Cheese in the individual servings.

[Darn210]

We have used the packet from inside the box. I lightly rinsed it before opening it and touched nothing else until I had washed my hands again. My daughter had no problems but I would say that she is not overly sensitive (she has no problems with gluten-free products made on shared lines).

However, we usually use Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Cheese Topping. It is virtually the same stuff. I have found it at Wal-Marts (but not all) by the Kraft Parmesian Cheese. It is a smaller blue canister. I throw in some powder, add a little butter and milk . . . throw in some more powder until it's the right color of orange

You can get it through Amazon, but if you can find it at Wal-Mart, it's cheaper.

[purple]

We have used the packet from inside the box. I lightly rinsed it before opening it and touched nothing else until I had washed my hands again. My daughter had no problems but I would say that she is not overly sensitive (she has no problems with gluten-free products made on shared lines).

However, we usually use Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Cheese Topping. It is virtually the same stuff. I have found it at Wal-Marts (but not all) by the Kraft Parmesian Cheese. It is a smaller blue canister. I throw in some powder, add a little butter and milk . . . throw in some more powder until it's the right color of orange

You can get it through Amazon, but if you can find it at Wal-Mart, it's cheaper.

WOW, great ideas, thanks so much. Good for college kids too! (I have one).

[larry mac]

.....It is a sealed packet that the sauce mix comes in; however, it does sit in the box with all of the noodles......

Yes it does. They are dried noodles though. If it was wheat flour powder I might be concerned.

The blue can product is the exact same stuff as the package, at more than twice the price. I put it on my popcorn.

best regards, lm

[Guest AutumnE]

My daughter loved kraft mac n cheese too. We ended up making it with velveeta and milk per the directions on the velveeta box. We actually like it better. I hope you find a good alternative

[JennyC]

We buy Kraft Mac & Cheese from Costco, then give away the noodles. Just make sure you wash your hands after touching the cheese packet.

[elonwy]

I buy Annie's mac and cheese (in the light blue box, says gluten-free) and then add a bit of the topping to that cheese packet. Gives you the flavor of Kraft without using half the tube of cheese. The Annies is yummy all by itself too, but I understand missing that exact flavor.