# Mac & Cheese

Easy homemade mac and cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, rich and super delicious macaroni and cheese recipe.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Combine all the cheeses in a large bowl and set aside.
2. Add salt to a large pot of boiling water.
3. Add the pasta to the boiling water.
4. Cook the pasta to al dente (1-2 minutes less than package instructions).
5. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
6. Add flour and whisk over medium-low heat.
7. Cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
8. Gradually add the milk and whisk until smooth.
9. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until slightly thickened.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the sauce.
12. Whisk to combine the spices.
13. Gradually add 3/4 of the cheese mixture and whisk until melted after each addition.
14. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce.
15. Stir to combine the pasta and sauce.
16. Transfer to a baking dish.
17. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
18. Bake at 360F (180C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- large pot
- whisk
- 12-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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxVZuuxxXxk
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6dc146ac-ce73-406e-b0a1-0b8012ddafbe
- Extracted: 2025-09-02

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