A warm bowl of Mac and Cheese is a delicious way to relax after a tiring day. With the elbow macaroni cooked to perfection, and the delightful cheesy sauce coating and seeping into every piece of macaroni, the exquisiteness of the dish is a delight in every bite.
The cheese sauce, which uses three kinds of cheese, is so amazing that you can lick the bowl clean. Add more, or lessen it, the gooeyness and savoriness will depend on your cheese-craving level for the day.
Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
For the Macaroni:
- Water, for boiling
- 1 Tbsp. garlic, grated
- 500 g. Chifferi Elbow Macaroni
- Salt, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup melting cheese
- 1 cup yellow cheddar
- 2 Tbsps. butter
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cooking cream
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cheese and butter, for toppings
Garnish:
- Dried parsley
Instructions
- In a pot with boiling water seasoned with salt, mix in the grated garlic. Add the elbow macaroni.
- While the macaroni is cooking, prepare the cheese mix. Grate the mozzarella cheese, melting cheese, and yellow cheddar into a bowl. Toss it all together.
- In a pan, melt the butter. Once the butter has melted, turn the heat off and add the garlic. Let the garlic mingle with the butter first, then add the milk, smoked paprika, and cream. Stir and let it simmer.
- Once it starts simmering, add half of the cheese mix. Season with salt. Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce. Mix, then add more of the cheese mix if desired.
- When the macaroni and the cheese sauce are fully incorporated with each other, season it with black pepper and pour it into a baking dish. Spread it out, then top it with the cheese mix and butter.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the baking dish in the oven and leave it to cook until the cheese has melted and become lightly golden.
- Garnish with parsley. Leave it to rest. Allow it to cool down slightly before serving.
Whether you cook Mac and Cheese for yourself or your entire family, this delightfully cheesy recipe will surely have everyone asking for another serving. Top it with more cheese or add a little personalized garnish, this recipe will fit any occasion.
For a kid-friendly Mac and Cheese version, check the Young Chef’s Cookbook on Shopee or Lazada.
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