Esquelito Mac Recipe
Creamy mac and cheese with esquelito.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add the elbow macaroni. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Create Roux
Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter, stirring constantly for about 1-2 minutes until it forms a smooth paste.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheese
Reduce heat to low and add esquelito cheese and cheddar cheese to the milk mixture. Stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into the cheese sauce.
Combining and Serving
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 10
Prepare Toppings (optional)
If using, mix breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- 11
Serve
Serve the creamy mac and cheese hot, with optional breadcrumb topping if desired.
