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Mac And Cheese Recipe Homemade

Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe

My kitchen smells like melted cheddar right now. I just pulled a pan of homemade mac and cheese out of the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Box Grater
  • 9x13 Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.5 cup Panko Breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  1. Step 1: Boil the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until just shy of al dente.
  2. Step 2: Make the Roux

    Melt the butter in your saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook it for one minute.
  3. Step 3: Build the Sauce

    Slowly pour in the milk while whisking. Cook until it thickens slightly, about five minutes.
  4. Step 4: Melt in the Cheese

    Turn the heat to low. Stir in cheddar, Gruyère, and mustard until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Combine Everything

    Fold the drained pasta into your cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Step 6: Top and Bake

    Pour into your dish. Top with panko and parmesan. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.

Notes

➜ Always shred your own block cheese for the smoothest melt possible.
➜ Never boil the sauce once the cheese goes into the pan.
➜ Add a splash of warm milk if the sauce feels too thick.
➜ Skip the flour step entirely for a simple no-flour version.
➜ Let the baked dish rest five minutes before you serve it.
Keyword Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe