The BEST Mac & Cheese

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add heavy cream, cream cheese, salt, white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to a pot and let it simmer on low heat.
  2. 2Boil 1 pound of macaroni and save 1.5 cups of pasta water before draining.
  3. 3In the same pot, sauté minced garlic and shallot for 2–4 minutes.
  4. 4Add flour and sauté until lightly golden.
  5. 5Add the simmered heavy cream mixture, pasta water, cheddar, white cheddar, and Gruyere cheese.
  6. 6Mix on low to medium heat until cheese is melted.
  7. 7Add the cooked macaroni and stir until everything is coated.
  8. 8Layer pasta, cheese, pasta, and cheese in a baking dish.
  9. 9Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until the top layer of cheese is satisfactory.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 1.5 cups pasta water
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 handful minced garlic
  • 1 handful challot
  • 2 tbsp AP flour
  • 8 oz cheddar
  • 8 oz white cheddar
  • 8 oz Gruyere

Equipment

potwooden spoonbaking dish