I've adapted this recipe off of others after not finding exactly what I want in the ones I've tried. Try not to use extra sharp or aged cheeses, they don't melt well and contribute to the grainy texture everyone talks about in macaroni and cheese. Also, make sure all your cheese is grated and macaroni is boiled and drained before finishing the cheese sauce. Overcooking or letting it sit too long can also make the texture grainy.
Provided by S3b4s
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease a 2 quart casserole dish, and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook macaroni to desired tenderness and drain, set aside.
- Combine melted butter and breadcrumbs (if using), set aside.
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes,.
- Add hot milk slowly, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Add the grated cheeses to the sauce in small batches, whisking until each one is melted completely.
- Remove from heat, add salt and pepper, and taste to see if it needs more seasoning.
- Combine noodles and cheese sauce and mix well, then mix in cubed cheese.
- Pour into casserole and top with breadcrumbs or cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until well browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.2, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 751.2, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 26.7
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Bode Gamer _314
_@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make, I'll definitely be making it again.
Rao Ibrar
ribrar@aol.comThis macaroni and cheese is the best I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Panashe Kudzai
kudzai_p68@hotmail.comI love this macaroni and cheese! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Zobair Khan
kzobair19@yahoo.comThis macaroni and cheese is so cheesy and delicious. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.
Ricardo Matthyse
matthyse.r@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always turned out perfectly. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Imran Gill
gimran24@aol.comThis macaroni and cheese is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavor combinations.
MD Adaniy
md.adaniy44@gmail.comI made this macaroni and cheese for my family and they loved it! It's definitely a keeper.
Yasir Khaan
y_k@hotmail.comThis macaroni and cheese is the cheesiest mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so good!
Gowhara Sahly
sahly@gmail.comI love this macaroni and cheese! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Wasi Akbarali00
wasi@gmail.comThis macaroni and cheese is delicious! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.
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i_l26@gmail.comThis is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. My family loves it!
Kumar Dahal
dahalkumar72@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch.
Valerie Patricia
p@gmail.comThis macaroni and cheese is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavor combinations.
Doris Torres
dt@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always turned out perfectly. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Arcelia Benson
benson24@yahoo.comThis macaroni and cheese is the cheesiest, most delicious macaroni and cheese I've ever had. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.