Gordon Ramsay's Flavorful Mac and Cheese
42Min
4Servings
685Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment
Large pot
Saucepan
Colander
Whisk
Spatula
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Baking dish
Oven
Ingredients
Pasta
macaroni pasta
400 g
Cheese Sauce
butter
50 g
all-purpose flour
30 g
whole milk
500 ml
sharp cheddar cheese
200 g
parmesan cheese
50 g
dijon mustard
10 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
Topping
panko breadcrumbs
30 g
butter
15 g
Instructions
1
Cook the macaroni
Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente
8 mintimer 8 min
2
Prepare the roux
Melt butter and whisk in flour to create a smooth paste
2 minMedium heat
Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste
3
Make the cheese sauce
Gradually whisk in milk to create a smooth, creamy sauce
5 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Add milk slowly while whisking constantly to prevent lumps
4
Add cheese and seasonings
Stir in grated cheeses, mustard, salt and pepper until melted
3 minMedium heat
Reserve some cheese for the top layer for extra flavor
5
Combine pasta and sauce
Drain pasta and fold into the cheese sauce until well coated
2 min
6
Prepare the topping
Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter for a golden crust
2 min
7
Bake until golden
Transfer to baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and bake until golden and bubbly
20 min200°Ctimer 20 min
Broil for the last 2 minutes for an extra crispy top
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Оven 180°C for 15-20 minutes or microwave 2-3 minutes
Store in airtight container. Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
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