How to Bake Our Take & Bake Gluten Free Mac n’ Cheese
Before you bake — read this first:
Your oven is never fully pre-heated when it beeps. Let it continue pre-heating for an additional 20 minutes after it signals it’s ready. We know it’s hard to wait — but this one step makes all the difference in how your order turns out.
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Heads up — These Instructions Are for Take & Bake Items Only
These baking instructions apply to our raw, frozen take-and-bake mac n’ cheese — items you take home to bake yourself. If you purchased already-baked mac n’ cheese from our shop (we often have these in stock!), you do not need to bake them — just warm and enjoy. Not sure which you have? Give us a call at (270) 551-4440.
How to Bake Our Mac n’ Cheese 9×9 Pan
- Defrost the mac n’ cheese container in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Pro Tip Your oven is never fully pre-heated when it beeps! Let it pre-heat another 20 minutes after it says it's ready.
- Remove the container from the refrigerator and remove the plastic lid — the foil base is oven safe so no need to remove that. Cover the top with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 40 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
Not Fully Defrosted? If your mac n’ cheese was not fully defrosted when you started, add another 10 minutes before removing the foil.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Pro Tips for Perfect Biscuits
Storage & Reheating
How to Store & Reheat
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through, stirring between intervals to redistribute the heat. Be careful not to overcook — gluten-free pasta can dry out quickly. Add a splash of milk before reheating for extra creaminess.
Mac n’ Cheese FAQs
Is your mac n’ cheese safe for someone with celiac disease?
Do you offer dairy-free or vegan mac n’ cheese?
Yes! We offer a Vegan Mac n’ Cheese — also dairy-free — that you can order directly. Customers rave about it. If you have other dietary questions or want to ask about availability, give us a call at (270) 551-4440.
Do you keep mac n’ cheese in stock or do I need to pre-order?
Our mac n’ cheese is most reliably ordered ahead — it sells out quickly, especially around holidays. We try to keep some in our shop for walk-ins, but we can’t guarantee availability. Call us at (270) 551-4440 to check current stock.
Can I bake it straight from frozen?
How many people does the 9×9 pan feed?
Can I freeze it after baking?
Loved by Mac n’ Cheese Fans Everywhere
“Delicious, creamy, and smooth. I added a bit of whole milk before baking but not sure it was even necessary once it came out of the oven.”
“Best gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan mac n cheese I’ve had. Literally brought tears to my eyes and I had zero food reactions after.”
“The mac and cheese was so yummy and such a good price!”
“Loved the fact that everything was gluten free. Soooo many options. Was sad to learn my room didn’t have a microwave — I really wanted to try the mac & cheese!”
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