Mac & Cheese

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all the cheeses in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. 2Combine all the cheeses in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. 3Combine all the cheeses in a large bowl and set aside.
  4. 4Add salt to a large pot of boiling water.
  5. 5Add salt to a large pot of boiling water.
  6. 6Add salt to a large pot of boiling water.
  7. 7Add the pasta to the boiling water.
  8. 8Add the pasta to the boiling water.
  9. 9Add the pasta to the boiling water.
  10. 10Cook the pasta to al dente (1-2 minutes less than package instructions).
  11. 11Cook the pasta to al dente (1-2 minutes less than package instructions).
  12. 12Cook the pasta to al dente (1-2 minutes less than package instructions).
  13. 13Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
  14. 14Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
  15. 15Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
  16. 16Add flour and whisk over medium-low heat.
  17. 17Add flour and whisk over medium-low heat.
  18. 18Add flour and whisk over medium-low heat.
  19. 19Cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
  20. 20Cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
  21. 21Cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
  22. 22Gradually add the milk and whisk until smooth.
  23. 23Gradually add the milk and whisk until smooth.
  24. 24Gradually add the milk and whisk until smooth.
  25. 25Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  26. 26Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  27. 27Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  28. 28Remove from heat.
  29. 29Remove from heat.
  30. 30Remove from heat.
  31. 31Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the sauce.
  32. 32Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the sauce.
  33. 33Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the sauce.
  34. 34Whisk to combine the spices.
  35. 35Whisk to combine the spices.
  36. 36Whisk to combine the spices.
  37. 37Gradually add 3/4 of the cheese mixture and whisk until melted after each addition.
  38. 38Gradually add 3/4 of the cheese mixture and whisk until melted after each addition.
  39. 39Gradually add 3/4 of the cheese mixture and whisk until melted after each addition.
  40. 40Drain the pasta and add to the sauce.
  41. 41Drain the pasta and add to the sauce.
  42. 42Drain the pasta and add to the sauce.
  43. 43Stir to combine the pasta and sauce.
  44. 44Stir to combine the pasta and sauce.
  45. 45Stir to combine the pasta and sauce.
  46. 46Transfer to a baking dish.
  47. 47Transfer to a baking dish.
  48. 48Transfer to a baking dish.
  49. 49Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  50. 50Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  51. 51Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  52. 52Bake at 360F (180C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  53. 53Bake at 360F (180C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  54. 54Bake at 360F (180C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 0.75 cup Gruyere cheese
  • 0.75 cup Gruyere cheese
  • 0.75 cup Gruyere cheese
  • 0.75 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 0.75 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 0.75 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 oz pasta
  • 14 oz pasta
  • 14 oz pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 cups milk
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg

Equipment

large bowllarge potwhisk12-inch (30cm) round baking dish

Tips

  • Serve warm.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like.
  • This is pretty basic version of mac & cheese but you can add topping like bacon, herbs and spices.