Jul 14 2026

Mac-n-cheese Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

blistered pepper, sake, aged white cheddar

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Ingredients

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Mac and Cheese Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until it forms a roux.

  3. 3

    Add Milk and Cheese

    Gradually whisk in the milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Once thickened, reduce the heat to low and stir in the aged white cheddar until melted and smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cooked macaroni, blistered peppers, sake, salt, and black pepper to the cheese sauce. Stir until well combined and heated through.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving dish and enjoy hot.

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