The Best Mac and Cheese
Directions
- 1Melt half a stick of unsalted butter in a skillet.
- 2Add a quarter cup of grated onions to the melted butter.
- 3Add one teaspoon of mustard powder.
- 4Add one teaspoon of garlic powder.
- 5Add one teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- 6Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- 7Add one teaspoon of black pepper.
- 8Add one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- 9Stir the mixture quickly.
- 10Add four tablespoons of flour slowly.
- 11Mix until combined and cook for about a minute.
- 12Whisk in three cups of whole milk.
- 13Keep whisking until beautifully combined.
- 14Add one pound of shredded white American cheese.
- 15Add half a pound of medium cheddar cheese.
- 16Add half a pound of sharp cheddar cheese.
- 17Stir until all the cheese is combined, melted, and gooey.
- 18Add 16 ounces of cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
- 19Stir until all the noodles are completely covered.
- 20Fill a baking dish with the mac and cheese.
- 21Crush a handful of Cheez-Its in your hand.
- 22Sprinkle the crushed Cheez-Its over the mac and cheese.
- 23Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese on top.
- 24Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
- 25Let it cool off.
- 26Cut a piece with a spatula and serve in a bowl.
- 27Scoop up a big bite with a fork and eat.
Ingredients
- 0.5 stick Unsalted Butter
- 0.25 cup Grated Onion
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Flour
- 3 cups Whole Milk
- 1 pound Shredded White American Cheese
- 0.5 pound Medium Cheddar Cheese
- 0.5 pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 16 ounces Cooked Pasta
- handful Cheez-Its
- handful Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
Equipment
SkilletWhiskSpatulaBaking Dish
Tips
- Be less aggressive when adding grated onions to the butter.
- Use cavatappi pasta because it's funner to say.
- Crush cheese crackers in your bare hands to sprinkle on top.
- Blow on the mac and cheese to cool it off before serving.
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