Jul 14 2026
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Mac & Cheese Recipe

Inspired by MACS (Macaroni And Cheese Shop) Brookfield
Time45m
Serves6

Classic macaroni and cheese.

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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 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  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, over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.

  2. 5

    Add Flour

    Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in the flour. Whisk continuously for about 1 minute to create a roux.

  3. 6

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, making sure to smooth out any lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and mustard powder. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Combining and Baking

  1. 8

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

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

  2. 9

    Prepare Topping

    If using, combine 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs, 0.25 cups of grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a small bowl.

  3. 10

    Transfer to Baking Dish

    Pour the mac and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. If using, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.

  4. 11

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Serving

  1. 12

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the mac and cheese from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

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