Soulful Mac N Cheese Recipe
Make Soulful 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
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Roux
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Cheeses and Spices
Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth and creamy.
Combine and Bake
- 5
Mix Pasta and Cheese Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 6
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until the breadcrumbs are well coated.
- 7
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Soulful Mac N Cheese!