THANKSGIVING MAC AND CHEESE

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This Thanksgiving mac and cheese recipe from chef Erick Williams is silky and creamy throughout, with (almost) no crispy bits. Serve it as a side dish!

Provided by Erick Williams

Categories     Macaroni and Cheese     Dinner     Pasta     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Paprika     Pepper     Cheddar     Cream Cheese     Thanksgiving     Chicago     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Summer     Fall     Winter     Tree Nut Free     Side

Yield 6-8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. smoked paprika
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
2 lb. extra-sharp cheddar, coarsely grated
4 oz. full-fat cream cheese
1 lb. elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°. Bring evaporated milk and whole milk to a bare simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and 1 tsp. salt. Working in batches, whisk in three fourths of the cheddar, then all of the cream cheese.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil (it should have a little less salt than seawater). Cook macaroni, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Add macaroni to cheese sauce in pan and mix until well coated. Evenly spread out half of macaroni mixture in a 13x9" baking dish. Sprinkle half of remaining cheddar evenly over. Layer remaining macaroni mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake until all of the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Abdullah Alif
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the breadcrumbs on top. It gives it a nice crunchy texture.


Amr Khaled
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I made this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayabukwa Njobe
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the Gruyere cheese. It gives it a really rich flavor.


Rehab khan Khan1234
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sean Lusnia
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the bread crumbs on top. It gives it a nice crunchy texture.


Ali Wale
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I made this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zachery Parisi
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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 and again.


Rebecca Arthur
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all rave about it.


Carl Hartley
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.