Burnt Ends Mac recipe served on a plate, by 913 Whiskey Bar And Southern Kitchen
Jul 17 2026

Burnt Ends Mac Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Burnt Ends Mac Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Mac and Cheese Base

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until thickened.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sharp cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well to combine.

  5. 5

    Add Burnt Ends

    Fold in your pre-cooked burnt ends into the macaroni and cheese mixture until evenly distributed.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and enjoy your Burnt Ends Mac!

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