Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe
with organic pasta
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of organic elbow macaroni to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In the same pot, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 5
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheeses and Seasonings
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 4 oz of softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of mustard powder until smooth.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is fully coated.
- 9
Prepare Topping (Optional)
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 10
Add Topping (Optional)
If using, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.
- 11
Bake (Optional)
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the mac and cheese in a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- 12
Serve
Serve the homemade mac & cheese hot, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.