Mac N Cheese Recipe
Make Mac N Cheese Recipe in just 40m. 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 (optional)
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Add 2 cups of macaroni pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour until fully combined, about 1 minute.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Incorporate Cheeses
Lower the heat and add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of cream cheese. Stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1 tsp of paprika, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Stir to combine.
Combining and Serving
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir until all the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 10
Prepare Topping (optional)
In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of breadcrumbs with 0.5 cup of grated parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- 11
Bake (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs mixture, and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- 12
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your homemade mac and cheese!