Family mac and cheese. The cheese: The best mac and cheese recipes employ a mix of sharp, nutty, and melty cheeses. Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan cheese combine for this extra creamy mac 'n' cheese recipe. Duh, that's what Mac and cheese is about!!
Sometimes I even use extra sharp cheddar—the flavor be a little much for the kids, though.
Besides being a tasty dish, mac and cheese is extremely versatile; you can make it a main entrée or simple side dish.
The sauce for this creamy family-favorite macaroni and cheese is made with cheddar and American cheese.
You can have Family mac and cheese using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Family mac and cheese
- You need 1 packet of macaroni.
- Prepare 4 tablespoons of butter or plant-based butter.
- It's 4 tablespoons of plain white flour.
- Prepare 1 of and 1/2 pints of milk or plant based milk.
- It's 1 of couple of handfuls of grated cheddar cheese or vegan alternative (or to taste).
- Prepare 1 tablespoon of mustard.
- Prepare of Salt and pepper.
Feel free to use all cheddar or add some Gruyere to the sauce. That's the same amount of time it takes to make the boxed varieties. To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it.
Family mac and cheese instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the instructions and drain.
- Melt the butter on a low heat and stir in the flour until you have a smooth paste. Slowly whisk in the milk, a little at a time. Heat until bubbling and then simmer until thickened..
- Turn off the heat and stir in half of the cheese until melted and the mustard. Season to taste Waugh salt and pepper..
- Add the macaroni to the sauce and transfer to an oven proof dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake in the oven at 200c for around 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and the top is crispy. You could grill to get a crispy topping if you prefer..
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