Recipes Ram Restaurant & Brewery Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Jan 20 2026

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45m

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Serves 6

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Recipe information

Make Mac & Cheese in just 45m. Cavatappi corkscrew pasta, rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, gratiné.

Cooking Pasta

1. Boil Water

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.

2. Cook Pasta

Add the 8 cups of Cavatappi pasta to the boiling water, along with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.

3. Drain Pasta

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

Making Cheese Sauce

4. Melt Butter

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.

5. Add Flour

Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is lightly golden.

6. Add Milk

Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

7. Add Cheese and Seasonings

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Combining Ingredients

8. Combine Pasta and Sauce

Add the drained Cavatappi pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring well to coat the pasta evenly.

Baking

9. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

10. Prepare Baking Dish

Transfer the mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish.

11. Top with Breadcrumbs and Paprika

Sprinkle 1 cup of breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the mac and cheese and then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of paprika for color and flavor.

12. Bake

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

Serving

13. Cool and Serve

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