BEECHER'S WORLD BEST MAC AND CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta     Bake     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

SAUCE:
1/4 c UNSALTED BUTTER
1/3 c FLOUR
3 c WHOLE MILK
14 oz BEECHER'S FLAGSHIP CHEESE, GRATED ABOUT 3 1/2 CUPS
2 OZ BEECHER'S JUST JACK CHEESE, GRATED 1/2 CUP
1/2 t COARSE SALT
1/4 TO 1/2 t CHIPOTLE CHILI PWDR
1/8 t GARLIC PWDR
This is a full batch
PASTA:
6 OZ PENNE PASTA (ABOUT 3 1/2) CUPS
1 OZ (1/4 C) cheddar CHEESE, GRATED
1 OZ (1/4 C) gruyere cheese, grated
1/4 -1/2 t CHIPOTLE CHILI PWDER
This is half of batch

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare sauce, melt butter in a heavy saucepan over med. heat. Add flour. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 min. 2. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook until suace thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. 3. Add cheese, salt, chili pwdr and garlic pwdr. Stir until cheese melts, about 3 min. 5. To prepare pasta, cook pasta 2 min less than package directions. Rinse pasta in cold water and drain well. 6. Combine pasta and sauce in a med bowl: mix thoroughly. Transfer to an 8 in sq baking dish. Sprinkly top with cheese and chili pwdr. 7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20 min. Let stand 5 min before serving. Serves 4.

Rolax 2054
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the bread crumbs add a nice crunch.


Moge Tattooo Tattoo2
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Rose Rangel
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This is the first time I've ever made mac and cheese from scratch and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


David DC
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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! My kids even asked for seconds. It was easy to make and didn't take long at all.


Ayesha Gulzar
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This mac and cheese is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the bread crumbs on top add the perfect crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.