Mac -n- Cheese Recipe
Make Mac -n- Cheese Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Once the water is boiling, add 8 cups of elbow macaroni. Stir occasionally, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Whisk in Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour until smooth and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 4 cups of milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Incorporate Cheese
Reduce heat to low and stir in 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 0.5 cup of cream cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp garlic powder, mixing well to combine.
Combining
- 9
Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
Baking (optional)
- 10
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Mix Toppings
In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tsp paprika.
- 12
Top the Mac and Cheese
Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.
- 13
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
