Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

35m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add water to a pot.
  2. 2Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
  3. 3Add 200g of macaroni to the boiling water.
  4. 4Cook the macaroni for 8-10 minutes.
  5. 5Drain the water from the cooked macaroni.
  6. 6Melt 50g of butter in a pan.
  7. 7Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
  8. 8Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of paprika.
  9. 9Add 1 teaspoon of pepper.
  10. 10Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  11. 11Fry the mixture for 1 minute.
  12. 12Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  13. 13Fry for 2 minutes.
  14. 14Pour in 500ml of milk.
  15. 15Mix until combined.
  16. 16Cook until it thickens.
  17. 17Add 4 tablespoons of cream.
  18. 18Mix well.
  19. 19Add 100g of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  20. 20Mix well until the cheese is melted and combined.
  21. 21Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce.
  22. 22Mix well.
  23. 23Add 3-4 tablespoons of pasta water.
  24. 24Mix well.
  25. 25Spread a layer of mac and cheese in a baking tray.
  26. 26Add a layer of shredded cheese.
  27. 27Add another layer of mac and cheese.
  28. 28Cover the top with shredded cheese.
  29. 29Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.
  30. 30Grill on high (top rack) for another 5 minutes to get a crispy crust.
  31. 31Garnish with parsley.

Ingredients

  • Water
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 200 g Macaroni
  • 50 g Butter
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp All purpose flour
  • 500 ml Milk
  • 4 tbsp Cream
  • 100 g Shredded mozzarella & cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp Pasta water
  • Shredded cheese
  • Parsley

Equipment

PotStirring spoonPanLadleBaking trayOven