Homemade Mac and Cheese
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cook the pasta to al dente in salted boiling water.
- 2Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add flour, and whisk until it bubbles and deepens in color to form a roux.
- 3Gradually whisk in the half and half until smooth.
- 4Add all cheeses (sharp cheddar, colby jack, mozzarella, monterey jack, smoked gouda, and cream cheese) and whisk until melted.
- 5Add spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, dry mustard powder, black pepper, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt) and whisk to combine.
- 6Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked pasta in a baking dish and mix to combine.
- 7Cover the top with additional shredded sharp cheddar and monterey jack cheese.
- 8Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup colby jack, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup monterey jack, shredded
- 1/4 cup smoked gouda, shredded (optional)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- cayenne pepper (optional)
- salt (optional)
Equipment
food processorpotsaucepanwhisksilicone spatulabaking dish
