Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Macaroni and Cheese
Method
Macaroni and Cheese
- 1
Cook pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- 2
- 3
Make cheese sauce
Slowly whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Whisk in Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Add cheeses
Reduce heat to low and add the cheddar cheese in portions, stirring until melted and smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine pasta and sauce
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until creamy and coats the pasta.
- 6
Finish and serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch more salt or pepper if desired. Serve hot.