Description
Indulge in a comforting dish with Tini’s Mac and Cheese. This creamy and cheesy pasta is a homemade favorite, perfect for a cozy meal anytime. Customize the cheese blend to suit your taste and enjoy a classic American comfort food dish.
Ingredients
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Mac and Cheese:
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Topping (Optional):
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for breadcrumbs)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil salted water and cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to make a roux, gradually add milk and cream, whisk until thickened. Stir in spices and cheeses until melted.
- Combine and Serve: Mix cooked macaroni with cheese sauce until coated. Optionally, bake in a greased dish topped with breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Customize cheese blend to your preference
- For a smoky flavor, add smoked paprika or cooked bacon
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
