The BEST Mac & Cheese

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add heavy cream, cream cheese, and seasonings to a pot. Let it simmer on low heat and set it aside.
  2. 2Boil one pound of macaroni.
  3. 3Before draining the macaroni, save one half cup of pasta water.
  4. 4After draining the macaroni, in the same pot, sauté garlic and shallots for about two to four minutes.
  5. 5Add flour and sauté until it's slightly golden.
  6. 6Add the sautéed heavy cream, pasta water, and all your cheeses.
  7. 7Mix on low to medium heat until your cheese is nice and melted.
  8. 8Add the cooked macaroni and give it a good stir to ensure everything is nicely coated.
  9. 9Layer the macaroni: add a layer of pasta, then a layer of your preferred cheese (from the three used), another layer of pasta, and another layer of cheese.
  10. 10Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes or until you are happy with the top layer of cheese.
  11. 11Take it out of the oven whenever you're satisfied.

Ingredients

  • heavy cream
  • cream cheese
  • seasonings
  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • garlic
  • shallots
  • flour
  • cheeses

Equipment

potbaking dish

Tips

  • Save half a cup of pasta water before draining the macaroni.
  • Sauté garlic and shallots for 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Sauté flour until slightly golden.
  • Mix cheese on low to medium heat until melted.
  • Ensure macaroni is nicely coated in the cheese sauce.
  • Layer pasta and cheese, then bake until the top layer of cheese is to your liking.