Jul 14 2026
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Mac & Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Farmer & The Cow
Time45m
Serves4

Make 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 (optional)

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4-6 cups of salted water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Macaroni

    Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

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

Making Cheese Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt Butter

    In the same pot used for pasta, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Add Flour

    Once the butter is melted, whisk in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.

  3. 6

    Add Milk

    Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Cheese and Seasonings

    Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of mustard powder until fully melted and smooth.

Combining and Baking

  1. 8

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated.

  2. 9

    Prepare for Baking

    If using, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish.

  3. 10

    Add Topping

    Sprinkle 1 cup of breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese on top of the mac and cheese.

  4. 11

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Serving

  1. 12

    Serve Hot

    Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Mac & Cheese!

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