Simple Macaroni And Cheese

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. 3Add in your macaroni and cook it semi-al dente.
  4. 4Add about six tablespoons of butter to a pan.
  5. 5Add a small handful of all-purpose flour and whisk it good.
  6. 6Add some heavy whipping cream and whole milk.
  7. 7Add a big scoop of cream cheese.
  8. 8Add a lot of sharp shredded cheddar and mix it in to melt.
  9. 9Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and smoked paprika.
  10. 10Pour some macaroni into the pan.
  11. 11Pour some cheese sauce on top.
  12. 12Add the rest of the macaroni and the rest of the cheese sauce to the pan.
  13. 13Mix everything in the pan so the cheese is everywhere.
  14. 14Flatten the mac and cheese out in the pan.
  15. 15Sprinkle another layer of cheddar cheese on top.
  16. 16Sprinkle a little bit of smoked paprika all over the top.
  17. 17Optionally, add a little pepperoni right in the center.
  18. 18Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  19. 19After 20 minutes, broil for about 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • macaroni
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • handful all-purpose flour
  • heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • scoop cream cheese
  • sharp shredded cheddar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • nutmeg
  • smoked paprika
  • pepperoni

Equipment

potovenwhiskpan

Tips

  • Cook macaroni semi-al dente.
  • Use any blend of cheeses and seasonings you love.
  • Add pepperoni in the center as a 'cherry on top'.