Best Dang Mac N Cheese
Directions
- 1Start by melting a half 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 quickly.
- 5Add four tablespoons of flour and slowly mix until combined.
- 6Cook for about a minute.
- 7Whisk in three cups of whole milk until beautifully combined.
- 8Add one pound of shredded white American cheese, a half pound of medium cheddar, and a half pound of sharp cheddar.
- 9Stir until all the cheese is combined, melty, and gooey.
- 10Add 16 ounces of cooked pasta (such as large elbow macaroni or cavatappi) and stir until all noodles are completely covered.
- 11Get a baking dish and fill it with the mac and cheese.
- 12Crush a handful of cheese in your bare hands and sprinkle it on top.
- 13If you have cheddar jack, sprinkle that on top too.
- 14Bake in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
- 15Once it comes out, let it cool slightly.
- 16Grab a spatula, cut a piece, and serve in a bowl.
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 (large elbow macaroni or cavatappi)
- 1 handful cheese (for topping)
- cheddar jack (for topping)
Equipment
baking dishspatulabowlfork
Tips
- Be less aggressive when grating onions.
- Use cavatappi pasta for fun.
- Crush cheese in bare hands before sprinkling for topping.
- Blow on the mac and cheese to cool it off.
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