# Mac and Cheese

A rich and creamy mac and cheese recipe with a golden, bubbly top, perfect for a comforting meal.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Melt butter in a pan.
2. Sauté shallots and garlic.
3. Add paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
4. Cook spices for 2 minutes.
5. Add flour and whisk until it forms a paste.
6. Turn heat to low.
7. Add milk and continue to whisk until there are no lumps and the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Whisk in Dijon mustard.
9. Whisk in double cream.
10. Add cream cheese and whisk until smooth.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Add grated cheddar, Gruyère, red Leicester, and mozzarella cheeses, reserving some for topping.
13. Whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
14. Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until combined.
15. Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish.
16. Sprinkle with a layer of reserved cheese.
17. Add the remaining macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.
18. Top with more reserved cheese.
19. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
20. Grill until bubbly and golden.
21. Serve with chives on top.

## Equipment

- pan
- wooden spoon
- whisk
- baking dish
- colander
- grater
- oven

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@foldandflour/video/7557784963702082838?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7468315350809511426
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fb97cf8d-68bc-4d36-a6ea-e72a232ee6f1
- Extracted: 2025-10-09

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