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  • Macaroni And Cheese Recipe | Homemade Mac & Cheese | Quick And Easy

    Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: If you’re looking for a delicious, hearty, crowd-pleasing, and irresistible dish this holiday season, our homemade Mac and Cheese recipe should be your go-to recipe, one you can’t go wrong with. It’s rich, creamy, and cheesy, and—an added bonus—also easy, quick, and simple.

    Our Macaroni and Cheese recipe—made from scratch at home—is the ultimate comfort food. Macaroni—elbow shaped pasta—is enveloped in a glorious creamy, cheese sauce and baked until bubbly and golden-brown, with a crunchy, rich golden brown crust of panko bread crumbs on top. The secret is lots of Cheddar and Gruyère to ramp up the cheesiness factor and plenty of panko for great texture and maximum crunch per munch to balance an otherwise soft and creamy dish. But note, baking is optional, and if an oven is not handy, then serve the Macaroni and Cheese immediately after taking it off the flame without adding additional cheddar or bread crumbs. It’ll still taste divine.
     


     

    This one-dish wonder is perfect for a busy weekday dinner or a weekend potluck or party. It can be assembled ahead of time and warmed in the oven when guests arrive.

    Serve our Macaroni and Cheese as a main dish along with a crisp, fresh green salad and a glass of wine, or as a scrumptious side dish along with fried chicken, roast chicken, or other barbecue recipes. Either way, it will be the star of your table.
     


     

    Even the pickiest eaters will approve of our creamy, velvety, gooey pasta dish – one we consider the best Macaroni and Cheese recipe available. It’s the perfect treat for the kid in all of us.

    Learn how to make the best ever mac & cheese with our step by step video instructions and detailed recipe. Quick and comforting macaroni and cheese.
     


     

    And if you’re on the lookout for other delicious holiday recipes, you’ll want to try our:

    Mulled Wine
    Indian Roast Chicken
    Hot Chocolate
    Vanilla and Chocolate Pudding
    Pasta with Herb Butter Sauce
    Pizza Sauce Pasta


    Or take a look at our Pasta Recipes section here

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  • RECIPE

    INGREDIENTS

    1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
    225 gram macaroni, or other elbow pasta, about 2¼ cups
    2 tablespoon butter
    4 tablespoon maida (all-purpose flour)
    675 ml milk, whole milk or full-cream milk, about 2¾ cups
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper powder
    1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, finely grated
    1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped
    1/8 teaspoon red chilli powder, mild, or substitute paprika
    1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as tabasco (optional)
    120 gram gruyere cheese, grated
    250 gram cheddar cheese, grated, divided use
    salt, to taste
    1/3 cup panko bread crumbs

    COOKING METHOD

    1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Toss in salt, stir, then add macaroni. Stir well and cook for about 8 minutes or till al dente – cooked but still slightly firm to the bite. Drain in a colander and set aside.
       
    2. Preheat oven to 200°C.
       
    3. Place a heavy pan or skillet over medium heat and add butter. Once the butter has melted and starts foaming, tip in all-purpose flour (maida) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Pour in hot milk, stir to mix, then whisk till the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
       
    4. Remove from heat. Add black pepper, nutmeg, thyme, red chilli powder (or paprika), Tabasco (if using), gruyere cheese, and 175 grams cheddar cheese. Mix well with a wooden spoon. The heat from the sauce will melt the cheese. Check seasoning and add salt if needed.
       
    5. Add cooked macaroni and stir till evenly incorporated. Transfer to a greased baking dish or oven proof casserole dish.
       
    6. Sprinkle 75 grams cheddar cheese evenly on top followed by panko breadcrumbs. Place in the preheated oven and bake till the top is golden-brown, about 15 minutes.
       
    7. Serve hot

      Cook’s Note: If you prefer not to bake your Macaroni and Cheese, then omit step 6, and serve hot immediately after mixing in the macaroni in step 5.

      Serves: 4 - 6
      Prep Time: 10 minutes
      Cook Time: 34 minutes
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