Jul 14 2026
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Mac And Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Tower Café
Time1h
Serves8

Make Mac And Cheese Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Macaroni

    Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  3. 3

    Drain the Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.

Making Cheese Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt the Butter

    In the same pot used for the pasta, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Add Flour

    Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1 cup of all-purpose flour to create a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  3. 6

    Pour in Milk

    Gradually pour in 4 cups of milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Cheeses and Seasoning

    Reduce the heat to low and stir in 4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp of garlic powder, and 1 tsp of paprika until fully melted and smooth.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 8

    Mix Pasta and Cheese Sauce

    Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated.

Preparing Topping

  1. 9

    Combine Topping Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of bread crumbs, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter.

Baking

  1. 10

    Transfer to Baking Dish

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 11

    Add Topping

    Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.

  3. 12

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

  4. 13

    Cool and Serve

    Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade mac and cheese!

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