Best Dang Mac n Cheese
Directions
- 1Melt half a stick of unsalted butter in a pan.
- 2Add a quarter cup of grated onions.
- 3Add 1 teaspoon each of mustard powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and black pepper.
- 4Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and stir.
- 5Add 4 tablespoons of flour and mix until combined.
- 6Cook for about a minute then whisk in 3 cups of whole milk until beautifully combined.
- 7Add 1 pound of shredded white American cheese, 1/2 pound of medium cheddar, and 1/2 pound of sharp cheddar.
- 8Stir until cheese is melted and gooey.
- 9Add 16 ounces of cooked pasta (or large elbow macaroni).
- 10Stir until all noodles are completely covered.
- 11Transfer to a baking dish.
- 12Crush cheese crackers by hand and sprinkle on top.
- 13Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese on top.
- 14Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 0.5 stick unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup grated onions
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 pound shredded white American cheese
- 0.5 pound shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 0.5 pound shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 16 ounces cooked pasta
- 1 handful crushed cheese crackers
- 1 handful shredded cheddar jack cheese
Equipment
pancountertop burnerwhiskwooden spoonbaking dish