Mac and Cheese

20 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Melt butter in a pan.
  2. 2Melt butter in a pan.
  3. 3Melt butter in a pan.
  4. 4Sauté shallots and garlic.
  5. 5Sauté shallots and garlic.
  6. 6Sauté shallots and garlic.
  7. 7Add paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  8. 8Add paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  9. 9Add paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  10. 10Cook spices for 2 minutes.
  11. 11Cook spices for 2 minutes.
  12. 12Cook spices for 2 minutes.
  13. 13Add flour and whisk until it forms a paste.
  14. 14Add flour and whisk until it forms a paste.
  15. 15Add flour and whisk until it forms a paste.
  16. 16Turn heat to low.
  17. 17Turn heat to low.
  18. 18Turn heat to low.
  19. 19Add milk and continue to whisk until there are no lumps and the sauce thickens slightly.
  20. 20Add milk and continue to whisk until there are no lumps and the sauce thickens slightly.
  21. 21Add milk and continue to whisk until there are no lumps and the sauce thickens slightly.
  22. 22Whisk in Dijon mustard.
  23. 23Whisk in Dijon mustard.
  24. 24Whisk in Dijon mustard.
  25. 25Whisk in double cream.
  26. 26Whisk in double cream.
  27. 27Whisk in double cream.
  28. 28Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
  29. 29Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
  30. 30Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
  31. 31Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  32. 32Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  33. 33Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  34. 34Add grated cheddar, Gruyère, red Leicester, and mozzarella cheeses, reserving some for topping.
  35. 35Add grated cheddar, Gruyère, red Leicester, and mozzarella cheeses, reserving some for topping.
  36. 36Add grated cheddar, Gruyère, red Leicester, and mozzarella cheeses, reserving some for topping.
  37. 37Whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  38. 38Whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  39. 39Whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  40. 40Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until combined.
  41. 41Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until combined.
  42. 42Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until combined.
  43. 43Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish.
  44. 44Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish.
  45. 45Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish.
  46. 46Sprinkle with a layer of reserved cheese.
  47. 47Sprinkle with a layer of reserved cheese.
  48. 48Sprinkle with a layer of reserved cheese.
  49. 49Add the remaining macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
  50. 50Add the remaining macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
  51. 51Add the remaining macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
  52. 52Top with more reserved cheese.
  53. 53Top with more reserved cheese.
  54. 54Top with more reserved cheese.
  55. 55Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  56. 56Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  57. 57Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  58. 58Grill until bubbly and golden.
  59. 59Grill until bubbly and golden.
  60. 60Grill until bubbly and golden.
  61. 61Serve with chives on top.
  62. 62Serve with chives on top.
  63. 63Serve with chives on top.

Ingredients

  • 500 g macaroni
  • 500 g macaroni
  • 500 g macaroni
  • 200 g cheddar
  • 200 g cheddar
  • 200 g cheddar
  • 200 g Gruyère
  • 200 g Gruyère
  • 200 g Gruyère
  • 200 g red Leicester
  • 200 g red Leicester
  • 200 g red Leicester
  • 150 g mozzarella
  • 150 g mozzarella
  • 150 g mozzarella
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese
  • 60 g butter
  • 60 g butter
  • 60 g butter
  • 40 g flour
  • 40 g flour
  • 40 g flour
  • 500 ml milk
  • 500 ml milk
  • 500 ml milk
  • 150 ml double cream
  • 150 ml double cream
  • 150 ml double cream
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • sprinkle cayenne pepper
  • sprinkle cayenne pepper
  • sprinkle cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • chives
  • chives
  • chives

Equipment

panwooden spoonwhiskbaking dishcolandergrateroven

Tips

  • Make sure cheese is grated yourself and at room temperature before adding to sauce.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add more milk.
  • Save 50g-70g of cheese to add on top of the bake before cooking.