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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Eric Green
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The macaroni was overcooked and the cheese sauce was too thick. I had to throw it all away.
Jeannette Fleming
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the mac and cheese turned out a bit dry. I think I should have added more milk or cream.
Fa had ali
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more cheese and spices next time.
azeem ismail
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a family favorite!
Lawrence Swanepoel
[email protected]This is the best baked mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping is amazing.
Zeeshan Mmd
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it was perfect! My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.
alex Olaco
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out great! It was cheesy and creamy, just the way I like it.
Md Shah alam
[email protected]This mac and cheese was delicious! I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Sophia Mari
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I added some cooked bacon and diced tomatoes to mine, and it was even better.
Saraiki Boharproduction
[email protected]I've tried many baked mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always comes out perfect. I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavor combinations.
Munir Mahmud
[email protected]This baked mac and cheese recipe was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.