PIONEER WOMAN MACARONI & CHEESE

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Made this just a few days ago and it is super Yummy! I don't think I'll make Mac and Cheese any other way. I really loved the hint of garlic. Although I'll probably cut back on the salt next time, my own fault. Otherwise make a batch and just dig in!

Provided by ChrissyVas

Categories     Cheese

Time 38m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups macaroni (uncooked)
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick, 4 tablespoons)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired)
1 egg (beaten)
1 lb cheese (grated)
1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (more to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
paprika (optional, to taste.)
thyme (optional, to taste.)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni until very firm. Macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot. Drain.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg.
  • n a large pot, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook mixture for five minutes, whisking constantly. Don't let it burn.
  • Pour in milk, add mustard, and whisk until smooth. Cook for five minutes until very thick. Reduce heat to low.
  • Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking eggs. Whisk together till smooth.
  • Pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth.
  • Add in cheese and stir to melt.
  • Add salts and pepper. Taste sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT. (Also becareful not to over salt.).
  • Pour in drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately (very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
  • Either way YUM YUM YUM! (Try not to eat the whole pot!).

Abbas Abbasali
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This is a great recipe!


Jonte Breaux
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I will definitely be making this again.


MR WOLF
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is delicious.


Collins John
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I love this recipe!


T Hope
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This recipe is a keeper!


Alex Thomson
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success.


Adinkra pius Yaw
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried.


enaboifoh friday
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Louis Armstrong
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and always comes out creamy and delicious.


Sobhal Boorat
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The macaroni and cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Raja Shahbaz
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This recipe is a keeper! The macaroni and cheese is delicious and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayanda Dlomo
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy breadcrumb topping was a nice touch.


Maddy
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of cheeses and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


comedy kings
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The macaroni and cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the crispy breadcrumb topping adds a nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Faisal Bhatti
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and always comes out creamy and delicious. I love that it uses sharp cheddar cheese, which gives it a nice tang. I also appreciate that the recipe doesn't call for a lot of ingredients, s