Jul 14 2026
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Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Wild Bill's Sports Saloon - DT St. Paul
Time45m
Serves4

Make Macaroni & Cheese Recipe in just 45m. 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

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

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

  2. 2

    Cook Macaroni

    Add 2 cups of macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

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

Making Cheese Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt Butter

    In the same pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.

  2. 5

    Add Flour

    Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour until smooth and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.

  3. 6

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk and continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Cheese

    Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is creamy.

Combining and Baking

  1. 8

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until all the pasta is coated evenly.

  2. 9

    Prepare Topping

    In a small bowl, mix together 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs, 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.

  3. 10

    Transfer to Baking Dish

    Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish.

  4. 11

    Add Topping

    Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.

  5. 12

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

  6. 13

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve hot and enjoy your homemade macaroni and cheese!

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