Side Mac & Cheese Recipe
Make Side Mac & 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
Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Drain the macaroni and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Make Roux
Once melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps; continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
- 7
Add Cheese
Stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- 8
Season Sauce
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Combining & Baking
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Mix the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- 11
Prepare Topping
In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, melted butter, and parmesan cheese.
- 12
Assemble Dish
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top.
- 13
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
