Creating Gluten Free Baked Mac and Cheese is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add gluten-free elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Make Cheese Sauce:
– In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
– Whisk in the gluten-free flour and continue whisking for about 1 minute until well combined.
– Gradually add milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
4. Add Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth.
5. Spice it Up: Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce.
6. Combine: Pour the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, stirring well to coat the pasta evenly.
7. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
8. Breadcrumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine gluten-free breadcrumbs and paprika. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.
9. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Serve: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating this amazing Gluten Free Baked Mac and Cheese effortlessly.