One of my favorite dishes ever is Mac and Cheese. Ever since I remember, Mac and Cheese has been my favorite. When I was younger, my mom would make me mac and cheese right when I came home from school. It always was one of the highlights of my day. Once I was about 12 years old my mom shared her recipe with me. Ever since, I have been constantly adding on and perfecting the dish. Today I share it with you to make some amazing Mac and Cheese for your friends and family.
"Christian's Mac and Cheese is the best I have ever had"
-Carter Keng
| Ingredients |
| - 1/2 lb elbow pasta |
| - Salt |
| - Pepper |
| - 1 tablespoon butter |
| - 1 tablespoon flour |
| - Other seasonings you would like to add |
| - 1/2 cup Milk |
| - 1/2 cup Half and half or heavy cream |
| - A block of Cheddar cheese |
| - A block of Parmesan cheese |
| - A block of Gruyere cheese |
| - A block of Monterey Jack cheese |
| - A block of Smoked Gouda cheese |
| - 1 tablespoon Panko bread crumbs |
| Instructions |
| Total cook time: 30 minutes | Serving size: 2-5 people |
| 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add a pinch of salt to the boiling water. |
| 3. When the water is boiling, add your pasta and cook to a little before al dente or 2 minutes before the cooking time on the box. |
| 4. While the pasta is cooking, hand grate all of your cheese into separate areas. |
| 5. Now we are going to make a roux: in a small pot, melt your butter on low-medium heat. When the butter is melted, add your flour and whisk quickly for two minutes. |
| 6. Once your flour/butter mixture is golden, gradually add in your milk and half and half, whisking slowly for a couple of minutes to warm up the mixture. |
| 7. Add in your desired spices and continue mixing. Now gradually add in your cheeses while mixing slowly. |
| 8. Now it is time to prepare the mac and cheese for the oven. Put half the mac and cheese into a baking dish and then spread out some of your leftover cheese on top. Then add the second layer. When finished, top off with bread crumbs and insert into the oven for 25 minutes. |
| 9. When 25 minutes are up, broil the mac and cheese for about a minute, depending on the heat of your oven. When the mac and cheese looks golden on the top, pull it out and let it cool. The mac and cheese is now ready to eat when cooled. Enjoy! |