World's Best Mac And Cheese
Creamy, cheesy macaroni baked with a golden crispy topping - the ultimate comfort food that delivers rich, gooey cheese flavor in every bite.
Equipment
Ingredients
Pasta
elbow macaroni
450 g
Cheese Sauce
cheddar cheese (grated)
300 g
whole milk
500 ml
butter
60 g
all-purpose flour
45 g
garlic (minced)
3 cloves
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
Topping
parmesan cheese (grated)
50 g
bread crumbs
60 g
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the elbow macaroni until al dente.
Prepare cheese sauce base
Melt butter in a large pan, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Make roux
Add flour to the butter mixture and whisk to create a smooth paste.
Add milk
Gradually whisk in milk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
Add cheese
Remove from heat and gradually stir in grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Season sauce
Season the cheese sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine pasta and sauce
Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
Prepare topping
Mix bread crumbs with grated parmesan cheese for the crispy topping.
Bake the mac and cheese
Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish, top with the bread crumb mixture, and bake until golden and bubbly.
Original recipe
Storage
Store covered in refrigerator. Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
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