Mac-n-cheese Recipe

Name: Como Smoke and Fire - Souths Mac-N-Cheese Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Elbow Macaroni; 4 tbs Butter; 1 tbs All-Purpose Flour; 2 cups Milk; 2 cups Cheddar Cheese; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs; 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese

Inspired by Como Smoke and Fire - South

Time30m

Serves4

Make Mac-n-cheese 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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Pasta

2 cups Elbow macaroni

Cheese Sauce

4 tbs Butter

1 tbs 00 bread flour

2 cups Milk

2 cups Cheddar Cheese

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Watkins paprika

Topping (optional)

1/2 cups Breadcrumbs

1/2 cups Parmesan cheese

Method

Cooking Pasta

Boil Water

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.

Cook Pasta

Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Drain Pasta

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

Making Cheese Sauce

Melt Butter

In the same pot used for the pasta, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add Flour

Once the butter is melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.

Add Milk

Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Incorporate Cheese

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Combining Ingredients

Mix Pasta and Cheese Sauce

Add the drained pasta back to the pot with the cheese sauce. Stir well to combine, ensuring all pasta is coated with the sauce.

Prepare Topping (optional)

If using, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.

Bake (optional)

Transfer the mac-n-cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.