Mac And Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water.
- 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
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
Melt the Butter
In the same pot used for the pasta, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 8
Mix Pasta and Cheese Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated.
Preparing Topping
- 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
- 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.
- 11
Add Topping
Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the mac and cheese.
- 12
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade mac and cheese!