Mac N Cheese Recipe
Creamy pasta dish with a rich, comforting flavor.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings (optional)
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-9 minutes.
- 2
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Preparing the Cheese Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Milk
Slowly add 2 cups of milk to the roux, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Incorporate Cheeses
Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- 6
Combining and Baking
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring well to coat all the pasta.
- 8
Prepare for Baking (optional)
If desired, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese to a greased baking dish and top with 1 cup of breadcrumbs and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
Serving
- 10
Serve Warm
Remove from the oven (if baked) and let cool slightly. Serve the creamy mac and cheese warm, and enjoy!
