Hey everyone, hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, homemade mac and cheese. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Homemade Mac and Cheese is one of the most favored of recent trending meals on earth. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. It’s appreciated by millions daily. Homemade Mac and Cheese is something that I have loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.
Duh, that's what Mac and cheese is about!! This homemade mac and cheese sauce starts with a roux. It's a mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour that is used to create thick sauces.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook homemade mac and cheese using 15 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Homemade Mac and Cheese:
- Make ready 2 boxes pasta
- Get Crumb Topping
- Prepare 4 tbsp melted butter
- Make ready 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- Get 2 tsp peprika
- Make ready Cheese sauce
- Take 6 tbsp butter
- Make ready 1/3 cup flour
- Take 4 cups milk
- Make ready 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Make ready 2 cups shredded monetary jack cheese
- Prepare 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Make ready 2 tsp peprika
- Get 2 tsp salt
- Prepare 1/2 tsp pepper
My mother was a bit of a rebel with her macaroni and cheese in that she didn't believe in making a roux. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Colby cheese are all great in this recipe. Sharp cheddar in particular is a favorite for flavor. This easy homemade mac and cheese is made on the stovetop and uses basic everyday ingredients.
Instructions to make Homemade Mac and Cheese:
- Start by making the crumb topping by completely melting the butter. Mix in the bread crumbs and the peprika.
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Now start the cheese sauce. Get a large saucepan and add the butter until it is completely melted. Once it's melted add in flour. This will make a rue.
- Slowly add in all the milk and turn the heat to medium. Once it is smooth add in the cheese a handful at a time until it is melted and smooth. Add in the spices, and turn the heat to low and let it sit over the heat.
- Boil a pot of water and add the noodles. Don't cook the noodles all the way because it will go in the oven later.
- Strain the pasta and out in in a large bowl. Add the cheese sauce and mix it up. Add it to a oven safe pan and put the crumb topping on the top.
- Put it in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crumb topping is brownish.
- Enjoy!
If you wind up with leftovers of this homemade mac and cheese, I recommend reheating them in a saucepan over low heat. You may need to add a splash of milk to thin out the. If you've never made homemade mac and cheese before, it can seem a bit daunting. But don't worry, we'll break it down and take it step by step! Mac and Cheese can be made ahead: Make as directed (but do not bake), transfer to baking dish and cool completely.
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