MAC N CHEESE BAR

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Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces small elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the baking dish
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
8 ounces Brie, rind removed
8 ounces Gruyere, shredded
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Kale chips
Hot dogs, cut into bite-sized rounds
Chopped cooked bacon
Peas
Ketchup
Hot sauce
Everything bagel seasoning
Chopped roasted red bell peppers
Ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook the macaroni for 1 minute less than the timing listed on the package instructions. Drain the macaroni and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter; set aside.
  • In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the cayenne, paprika, nutmeg and several turns of black pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add 3 cups of the milk and cook, stirring and whisking frequently, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes; repeat with the remaining 3 cups milk. (I like to use a whisk if I see any lumps. Otherwise, I stir with a spoon or spatula.) Add the Brie and Gruyère, stirring until the cheese is completely melted. Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the cooked macaroni. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the panko and Parmesan. Bake until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve with a bar of ingredients on the side for your guests to choose!

Mhr Sammar
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This mac n' cheese is the cheesiest, most delicious mac n' cheese I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again!


Mujtaba Abbasi (Mujtaba Abbasi)
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I'm already planning my next mac n' cheese bar party!


Tips Bangla
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This mac n' cheese is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Easin Sheikh
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different toppings.


SUNNY shahzad
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This mac n' cheese is the perfect comfort food.


Abbas Khan007
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I'm definitely going to be making this mac n' cheese again soon.


Vinnie Villalpando
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mac n' cheese.


Aqsa Nazeer
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The recipe was a bit complicated, but the end result was worth it!


Savannah Bush
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The mac n' cheese was a little bland for my taste.


Mihlali Mhlati
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I'm not a huge fan of mac n' cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful.


BIR GORKHALI
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This is the best mac n' cheese I've ever had!


Kailash Magar
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The mac n' cheese was delicious! I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping.


MD. Parves
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I love the idea of a mac n' cheese bar! It's such a fun and interactive way to serve this classic dish.


Krystal Mills
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The recipe was easy to follow and the mac n' cheese turned out perfectly.


Onalenna Mathobela
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This mac n' cheese bar was a hit at my party! Everyone loved being able to customize their own dish with different toppings.