Mac And Cheese Recipe
Make Mac And 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 (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 8 cups of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 2
Prepare the Roux
In the same pot, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 4 cups of milk, ensuring no lumps remain. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Cheese
Reduce heat to low and stir in 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded gouda cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of paprika to the cheese sauce, stirring well to combine.
Combining and Serving
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is fully coated.
- 7
Optional Topping
If desired, mix 1 cup of breadcrumbs with 2 tbs of melted butter and 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese. Spread this mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
- 8
Bake
Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 9
Serve
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your creamy mac and cheese!