Mac-a-licious Mac & Cheese

27m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Melt half a stick of unsalted butter in a pan.
  2. 2Add a quarter cup of grated onion.
  3. 3Add 1 teaspoon each of dried mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  4. 4Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
  5. 5Add 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook until the raw flour taste is gone.
  6. 6Slowly whisk in 3 cups of whole milk.
  7. 7Add 16 ounces of white American cheese and stir until melted.
  8. 8Add 8 ounces each of freshly grated medium cheddar and sharp cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  9. 9Add 1 pound of large elbow macaroni (cooked for 7 minutes) and stir to combine.
  10. 10Pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish.
  11. 11Top with crushed cheese crackers and a layer of cheddar jack cheese.
  12. 12Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 stick unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 16 ounces white American cheese
  • 8 ounces freshly grated medium cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound large elbow macaroni
  • 0 crushed cheese crackers
  • 0 cheddar jack cheese

Equipment

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