Best 4 Indulgent Mac N Cheese Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Indulge in a creamy, cheesy delight with our special Mac N' Cheese recipe. This classic comfort food is elevated with a rich and flavorful sauce, tender pasta, and a crispy golden crust. Discover the secret to making the creamiest cheese sauce using a blend of cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère cheeses. Learn how to achieve the perfect al dente pasta that holds its shape while absorbing all the cheesy goodness. Elevate your Mac N' Cheese with various add-ins like succulent shrimp, crispy bacon, roasted vegetables, or tender chicken. For a vegetarian twist, try our Spinach and Artichoke Mac N' Cheese, where the creamy cheese sauce is infused with spinach and artichoke hearts. Prepare a comforting One-Pot Mac N' Cheese, a quick and easy meal that combines pasta, cheese, and milk in a single pot. And for a unique flavor profile, explore our Pesto Mac N' Cheese, where the classic cheese sauce is swirled with a vibrant and aromatic pesto. No matter your preference, our diverse Mac N' Cheese recipes offer a delightful experience for every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ULTIMATE MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Ultimate Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, fresh chives, fresh parsley, butter, flour, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, dry mustard powder, cayenne pepper, macaroni, cheddar cheese, gruyère cheese, colby jack cheese, smoked gouda cheese, provolone cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

½ lb bacon, sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
½ cup fresh chives, chopped
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
3 cups evaporated milk
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb macaroni, cooked
½ cup cheddar cheese, cubed
½ cup gruyère cheese, shredded
½ cup colby jack cheese, cubed
½ cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
½ cup provolone cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon crispy and the fat has rendered.
  • Add the garlic, bread crumbs, chives, and parsley. Stir and cook until the bread crumbs are toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot.
  • In the same pot on medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until combined.
  • Add the evaporated milk and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, mustard powder, and cayenne. Whisk to incorporate and smooth any lumps. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Add the cheddar, Gruyère, Colby Jack, Gouda, and provolone cheese, then fold the cheeses into the pasta. If it seems too dry, add more milk to your liking.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the mac 'n' cheese is bubbly, melted, and golden brown on top.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of the bread crumb mixture for added flavor!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 11 grams

INDULGENT MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Indulgent Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: macaroni, freshly ground black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic powder, mustard powder, nutmeg, dried basil, oregano, panko breadcrumbs, flour, milk, garlics, milk, butter, cheese, heavy cream

Provided by Mahnoor Ahmad

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb macaroni
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
2 ½ teaspoons paprika, or chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder, (optional but highly recommended)
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, (optional, but use for added flavor)
1 pinch dried basil, optional
½ teaspoon oregano
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup flour
4 cups milk
2 garlics, minced
4 tablespoons milk, use for later
¼ cup butter
4 cups cheese, (recommended: 2 cups cheddar, 1 cup monterey-jack, 1 cup mozzarella)
½ cup heavy cream, (optional but for extra creaminess, use it)

Steps:

  • Take a medium-sized pot or a deep saucepan and to it, add the flour and cook for 2 minutes on medium heat (to toast the flour). Reduce heat to low and add butter and minced garlic. Cook until butter has melted and garlic has caramelized.
  • Increase heat to medium and add 4 cups (960 ml) milk slowly, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue to cook until sauce thickens- sauce should be thicker than bechamel.
  • Turn off the heat and add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika or chili powder, mustard powder and nutmeg. After mixing, add 1 ½ cups (150 G) of the cheese to the sauce and combine - do not turn on the heat.
  • In a separate pot, boil the pasta in water and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve ¼ cup (60 ml) pasta water.
  • Then, put the macaroni in a large pot and add the sauce without heating it. Add the heavy cream, 4 tbsp of milk, pasta water, basil and oregano. Add salt and pepper if needed.
  • In a separate pan, toast the breadcrumbs with 1 tbsp of butter and cook for 5 minutes to create a breadcrumb topping.
  • Preheat the oven to 410°F. Add half of the mac 'n' cheese to a lightly-buttered baking dish. Before adding another layer, add 1 cup (100 G) of shredded cheese. Then, top with the final layer of pasta and cover with the remaining cheese.
  • Add the breadcrumbs on top and bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until the top gets nice and golden-brown.
  • Enjoy!

TASTY BAKED MAC N CHEESE



Tasty Baked Mac n Cheese image

I love this recipe because it's taken me so long to actually get a good tasting noodle and not just a good tasting piece of cheese on top. This recipe was just trial and error and it's really really good in my opinion. I'm really looking for feedback on this recipe. Thanks so much! This is really good even days after for leftovers. The cheese remelts and the flavor really sets in. Enjoy!

Provided by Eva Maria

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, softened - divided
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost cooked through and firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle macaroni with 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir 1/2 cup butter into the pasta.
  • Mix 1/4 cup butter, sour cream, cream cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, and egg yolk together in a bowl. Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and milk into the sour cream mixture.
  • Spread 1/4 cup sour cream sauce over bottom of prepared baking dish. Stir remaining sour cream sauce into macaroni. Pour macaroni into baking dish atop sauce layer; sprinkle mild Cheddar cheese over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese topping has melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 532.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

INDULGENT MAC & CHEESE



Indulgent Mac & Cheese image

This is a truly luscious mac & cheese. It takes a little longer than just tossing everything together but it is well worth it. DON'T skip the "reducing" step or it turns out way too runny. This is NOT a lo-cal mac&cheese hehe

Provided by JanetB-KY

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chicken broth
3 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb macaroni (can sub any "shaped" pasta)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded gouda cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees and butter a 13x9 baking dish.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan and reduce it over high heat to 3/4's of a cup.
  • Bring the cream to a boil and reduce it to two cups being more careful with your heat with the cream so as to not scorch it.
  • A reminder; don't skip the reducing of the liquids or you will end up with soup and don't just sub the lower amounts to start out with; the concentrations lend a different flavor.
  • Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pot and cook the onions and garlic until tender and translucent.
  • Cook the pasta to desired tenderness.
  • Add the reduced cream and reduced broth to the onion/garlic mix then add the mustard, cheddar, gouda and gruyere cheeses and whisk until melted and well blended.
  • Add the pasta to the cheese sauce; mix well and put it buttered baking dish.
  • Top with the parmesan cheese and bake at 450 for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1013.9, Fat 70.5, SaturatedFat 41.8, Cholesterol 234.8, Sodium 767.3, Carbohydrate 63.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 32.7

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and will not hold its shape well in the mac and cheese.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the sauce. It will help to create a smooth and creamy sauce for your mac and cheese.
  • Add milk or cream gradually: When adding milk or cream to the roux, do it gradually and whisk constantly. This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
  • Season to taste: Season the mac and cheese with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add other ingredients, such as cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, or chopped green chilies.
  • Bake until golden brown: Top the mac and cheese with a layer of breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese and bake until golden brown. This will give the mac and cheese a crispy topping and a gooey interior.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying mac and cheese that will be sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this indulgent mac and cheese recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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