Mac & Cheese Recipe
Make Mac & 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 Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Whisk in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
- 6
Whisk in Milk
Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Combining
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.
Topping (Optional)
- 9
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix together 0.5 cups of breadcrumbs, 0.25 cups of grated parmesan cheese, and 0.5 tsp of paprika.
- 10
Bake
Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serving
- 11
Serve
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade mac and cheese!
