Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Add 2 cups of macaroni to the boiling water. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Cook for about 1 minute until it forms a roux.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually add 2 cups of milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove the pot from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of paprika until smooth.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.
- 9
Optional Toppings
If desired, mix 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs and 0.5 cups of grated parmesan cheese together and sprinkle on top of the mac and cheese.
- 10
Bake (optional)
For a crispy topping, transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden.
- 11
Serve
Spoon the mac and cheese into bowls and serve hot.
