Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsCR Midnight Smoker BBQMac & Cheese Recipe

Mac & Cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Creamy mac and cheese, a perfect side.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Topping (optional)

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making Cheese Sauce

  1. 2

    Prepare the Roux

    In the same pot used for the pasta, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

  2. 3

    Add Milk

    Slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 4

    Incorporate Cheese and Seasoning

    Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of mustard powder until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is creamy.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 5

    Mix Pasta and Cheese Sauce

    Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.

Optional Topping

  1. 6

    Prepare Topping

    If using, mix 1 cup of breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon of paprika in a small bowl.

  2. 7

    Top the Mac & Cheese

    Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the mac and cheese in the pot or transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Serve the creamy mac & cheese hot as a side dish. Enjoy!

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