BEST BAKED MAC & CHEESE
Some folks like their mac & cheese creamy and saucy and some folks like it thick & rich baked in the oven. This recipe, adapted from Alton Brown,with a few changes, is for the latter group of folks. Thick and flavorful and covered in bread crumbs: this is what my family calls "real" macaroni & cheese!
Provided by Tonna Canfield
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente. While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes. Add about 2 Tablespoons of the hot mixture to the beaten egg in a small bowl and gradually add the egg mixture back into the hot mixture (this is called tempering the egg). Stir in 8 oz of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese. Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Delicious!
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Anyango Odera
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe tonight. I'm sure it will be a hit with my family.
FARRUKH GHOURI
[email protected]The best baked mac and cheese I've ever had. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
ahjd Sbd
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese. It gives the mac and cheese a really nice flavor.
Chand Asif
[email protected]This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Iman Fatima
[email protected]I've never made baked mac and cheese before, so I'm excited to try this recipe.
Hasam Hasam
[email protected]This recipe sounds delicious! I'm definitely going to make it for my next dinner party.
MD Salim Islam
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy, so I'm wondering if there's a way to make this recipe dairy-free.
Brenda Flores
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Reji Churchill
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mac and cheese turned out dry and crumbly.
Yvette Abrahams
[email protected]The cheese sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but otherwise this recipe was great.
Jeramie Hendrix
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sh A-
[email protected]I loved the addition of the bread crumbs on top. They added a nice crispy texture to the dish.
han_cestor
[email protected]This baked mac and cheese is the best I've ever had! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.