Mac-n-cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Create Roux
Add 1 tbs of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk for about 1 minute until it becomes a paste.
- 6
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently.
- 7
Add Cheeses
Once the milk mixture is simmering, add 2 cups of cheddar cheese, 4 oz of cream cheese, 1 tsp of mustard powder, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of paprika, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Stir until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth.
Combining and Baking
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce and stir until all the pasta is evenly coated.
- 9
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs, 0.5 cups of parmesan cheese, and 2 tbs of melted butter.
- 10
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the mac and cheese into a greased baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- 11
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade mac-n-cheese!
