A lot of stories claim that mac and cheese was created by Thomas Jefferson, Marco Polo or the cooks of China. My favorite theory? An Italian housewife invented it to introduce non-Italian Americans to macaroni. -Stephanie Sorbie, Glendale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic if desired; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper and salt until blended; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened. , Remove from heat. Stir in 4 cups cheddar cheese and Asiago cheese until melted. Mixture will thicken. , Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pasta; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 17g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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Jamal Clark
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! Thanks for sharing.
Imran Looni
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more cheese next time.
Shahin Ali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Dee Wade
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Cody Burris
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful.
Esmahil Abdulrazaq
[email protected]This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Kelly Philip Michael
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so cheesy and delicious. I can't get enough of it!
Ngabirano Cissy
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great comfort food that's perfect for a cold night.
Md Farouk
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The mac and cheese was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
Malik Ibadat
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The two cheeses create a rich, flavorful sauce that's perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
M SOHAIL ARAIN
[email protected]This mac and cheese recipe is a hit! It's creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. I added a bit of chopped bacon for extra flavor, and it was perfect.