Mac and Cheese

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil 1 pound of elbow macaroni in salty water until cooked al dente; drain.
  2. 2Boil 1 pound of elbow macaroni in salty water until cooked al dente; drain.
  3. 3Boil 1 pound of elbow macaroni in salty water until cooked al dente; drain.
  4. 4Melt half a stick of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  5. 5Melt half a stick of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. 6Melt half a stick of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. 7Add 1/4 cup of flour to the melted butter and whisk to combine.
  8. 8Add 1/4 cup of flour to the melted butter and whisk to combine.
  9. 9Add 1/4 cup of flour to the melted butter and whisk to combine.
  10. 10Season with fresh cracked black pepper, salt, and paprika.
  11. 11Season with fresh cracked black pepper, salt, and paprika.
  12. 12Season with fresh cracked black pepper, salt, and paprika.
  13. 13Whisk in 2 cups of milk until combined and slightly thickened.
  14. 14Whisk in 2 cups of milk until combined and slightly thickened.
  15. 15Whisk in 2 cups of milk until combined and slightly thickened.
  16. 16Add half of the shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and gouda cheeses to the milk mixture and whisk until melted and smooth.
  17. 17Add half of the shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and gouda cheeses to the milk mixture and whisk until melted and smooth.
  18. 18Add half of the shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and gouda cheeses to the milk mixture and whisk until melted and smooth.
  19. 19Pour the cheese mixture into the cooked macaroni and stir to coat.
  20. 20Pour the cheese mixture into the cooked macaroni and stir to coat.
  21. 21Pour the cheese mixture into the cooked macaroni and stir to coat.
  22. 22Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  23. 23Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  24. 24Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  25. 25Dump half of the macaroni and cheese into the prepared casserole dish.
  26. 26Dump half of the macaroni and cheese into the prepared casserole dish.
  27. 27Dump half of the macaroni and cheese into the prepared casserole dish.
  28. 28Sprinkle a quarter of the remaining gouda, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese over the macaroni layer.
  29. 29Sprinkle a quarter of the remaining gouda, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese over the macaroni layer.
  30. 30Sprinkle a quarter of the remaining gouda, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese over the macaroni layer.
  31. 31Add the rest of the macaroni and cheese to the casserole dish.
  32. 32Add the rest of the macaroni and cheese to the casserole dish.
  33. 33Add the rest of the macaroni and cheese to the casserole dish.
  34. 34Top with the remaining shredded gouda, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese.
  35. 35Top with the remaining shredded gouda, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese.
  36. 36Top with the remaining shredded gouda, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese.
  37. 37Sprinkle with a little extra paprika on top for color.
  38. 38Sprinkle with a little extra paprika on top for color.
  39. 39Sprinkle with a little extra paprika on top for color.
  40. 40Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes until done.
  41. 41Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes until done.
  42. 42Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes until done.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound Elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound Elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound Cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces Gouda
  • 8 ounces Gouda
  • 8 ounces Gouda
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack
  • 0.5 stick Butter
  • 0.5 stick Butter
  • 0.5 stick Butter
  • 0.25 cup Flour
  • 0.25 cup Flour
  • 0.25 cup Flour
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Paprika
  • Paprika
  • Paprika
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 cups Milk

Equipment

PotWhiskCasserole dishCooking sprayOven

Tips

  • Use salty water for boiling macaroni.
  • Use freshly grated cheese as store-bought cheese has starch added as an anti-clumping agent and won't come out the same.
  • Creating a cheese layer in the middle of your mac and cheese is like lasagna mac and cheese.
  • Add extra paprika on top for color.