Jul 14 2026
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Arthur's Mac – N – Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Arthur's Prime Steakhouse
Time45m
Serves4

Make Arthur's Mac – N – Cheese Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Cheese Sauce

Toppings (optional)

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

Making Cheese Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt Butter

    In the same pot, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Add Flour

    Once melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.

  3. 6

    Add Milk

    Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Cheese

    Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

  5. 8

    Season

    Add 1 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and paprika to the cheese sauce and mix well.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained elbow macaroni back into the pot with the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.

  2. 10

    Prepare Topping (optional)

    In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture over the mac and cheese for a crunchy topping.

Baking (optional)

  1. 11

    Preheat Oven

    If using topping, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 12

    Bake

    Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Serving

  1. 13

    Serve

    Scoop the mac and cheese into bowls and serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.

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