The Best Dang Mac and Cheese
Directions
- 1Start by melting a half a stick of unsalted butter.
- 2Add a quarter cup of grated onions, being less aggressive.
- 3Add a teaspoon of mustard powder, a teaspoon of garlic powder, a teaspoon of smoked paprika, a teaspoon of cayenne, a teaspoon of black pepper, and a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- 4Stir that in real quick.
- 5Add four tablespoons of flour.
- 6Slowly mix it until it combines.
- 7Cook it for about a minute.
- 8Whisk in three cups of whole milk.
- 9Keep whisking until it's beautifully combined.
- 10Add one pound of shredded white American cheese, a half pound of medium cheddar, and a half pound of sharp cheddar.
- 11Stir that in until the cheese is all combined, melty, and gooey.
- 12Once it is, add 16 ounces of cooked pasta (large elbow macaroni or cavatappi).
- 13Stir that in until all the noodles are completely covered.
- 14Get a baking dish and fill it up.
- 15Get a handful of cheese, crush them in your bare hand, and sprinkle them out on a layer.
- 16Sprinkle cheddar jack on top if you have it.
- 17Throw it in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
- 18When it comes out, it's going to be beautiful and molten lava hot.
- 19Feel free to blow on it to cool it off.
- 20Once it is cool, grab a spatula and cut a piece.
- 21Fill up a bowl with the mac and cheese.
- 22Get a fork, scoop up a big old bite, and put the whole thing in your mouth.
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 medium cheddar
- 0.5 pound sharp cheddar
- 16 ounces cooked pasta
- 1 handful cheese
- cheddar jack
Equipment
baking dishspatulaforkoven
Tips
- Be less aggressive when grating onions.
- Whisk constantly until milk and flour are combined.
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