Mac-n-cheese | V Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of elbow macaroni. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In the same pot, melt 2 tbs of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 5
Make Roux
Add 2 tbs of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheeses and Spices
Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup of softened cream cheese, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1 tsp of black pepper, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of paprika. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and combined.
Combining and Baking
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni back into the pot with the cheese sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
- 9
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix 0.5 cup of bread crumbs, 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tbs of olive oil until combined.
- 10
Assemble and Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a baking dish and top with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Serving
- 11
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade mac-n-cheese!
