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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Dee West
[email protected]I love this mac and cheese recipe. It's my go-to comfort food.
Michaeljay Ross
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.
Denish Khadka
[email protected]I'm not a fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Kerim Hadzic
[email protected]This mac and cheese recipe is a winner! It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious. I especially love the addition of bacon and jalapeños.
Ali Chadhar
[email protected]This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Pamela Ison
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The mac and cheese was delicious, and the bacon and jalapeños added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Roman Kurdi
[email protected]This mac and cheese recipe is a bit more involved than some others, but it's worth the extra effort. The cheese sauce is made with a roux, which gives it a smooth and creamy texture. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish is topped with a
Adfendou Jatta
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the addition of bacon and jalapeños really takes it to the next level. I'll definitely be making this again.
Yt Gamers
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can customize it to my liking, by adding different kinds of cheese or toppings.
Mike Gable
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night, and they loved it! The cheese sauce was perfect, and the pasta was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Mr Hadi
[email protected]This mac and cheese recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the results are creamy, cheesy, and delicious. I especially love the addition of bacon and jalapeños, which give the dish a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.