THE JOY OF MAC AND CHEESE
Cheesy, moist, simple. This is my go-to, tried-and-true, what the kids mean when they say "can you make mac and cheese?" mac and cheese recipe. From my old, beat up Joy of Cooking cookbook. For speed and ease I cook the white sauce in the microwave instead of on the stovetop. The original recipe calls for 1/2 minced onion, 1 bay leaf and 1/4 tsp paprika in the white sauce. Instead I add whatever herb or spices strike my fancy that day, usually a herb mix from Epicure Selections like Herb and Garlic, or Pesto, or just salt and pepper.
Provided by redplaid huf
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In microwave bowl melt butter, whisk in flour and once it is smooth gradually whisk in milk a bit at a time until mixture is smooth again. Microwave on high, stirring until smooth every minute, until mixture thickens into a white sauce, about 4-5 minutes in all.
- Stir in desired seasonings and 2/3rds of cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in macaroni.
- Pour 1/2 of the macaroni mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. I like to use a 9 x 11 to spread it out thin. Sprinkle with half the remaining cheese. Top with the other half of the macaroni and the rest of the cheese. It's ok to grate more cheese if you want and/or mix in other cheeses like mozzarella. I do!
- Melt butter in a pan and toss in fresh bread crumbs until browned for topping OR sprinkle macaroni with packaged bread crumbs and dot with butter.
- Bake at 350 for 30 mins, until breadcrumbs are lightly browned. Since I spread it out thin and the ingredients are already warm it usually doesn't take the full 30 mins to cook. You don't want to dry it out ether. Let rest for about 5 mins before serving.
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Fj Farhan
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different mac and cheese recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Ma Mamun
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the best! It's so creamy and cheesy. I love the sharp cheddar cheese and the hint of spice from the cayenne pepper.
Rizwan Virk
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Amanullah Baloch
[email protected]I've been looking for a good mac and cheese recipe for ages and I'm so glad I found this one. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
blossom
[email protected]This mac and cheese is delicious! I love the sharp cheddar cheese and the hint of spice from the cayenne pepper. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter day.
MD mehedi hasan Zihad
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The mac and cheese turned out amazing! It's the perfect comfort food.
Sire Diane
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times. The mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Thandi Dlamini
[email protected]I've made this mac and cheese a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the results are always delicious.
Lisa Love
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Jensen King
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.