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Mac and Cheese Recipe | Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy pasta made by cooking pasta then tossing it in a milk and cheese sauce. Macaroni and Cheese is a quick, easy pasta dish which will be loved by all. Mac and Cheese Recipe is explained here with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To cook pasta

  • 1 cup pasta
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt to taste

For the sauce

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon maida
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
  • a pinch nutmeg powder
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup regular cheese
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Bring 4 cups water to boil in a large pot. Get ready with all other ingredients.When water starts to boil add 1 teaspoon olive oil along with salt.
  • Let it boil well.
  • Add 1 heaped cup macaroni pasta variety.
  • Give a quick mix.
  • Cook until fork tender. It may take 5-6 mins depending upon the pasta variety and size. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooked water for later use.
  • Drain water and Set aside.
  • Rinse it with cold water to prevent further cooking. Set it aside.
  • Keep the flame in low. Now to a heavy bottomed pot add 2 tablespoon butter, let it melt slightly - give a quick whisk.
  • Add 2 tablespoon maida.
  • Whisk quickly until no dry flour is seen.
  • Immediately add 2 cups milk(boiled, cooled).
  • Keep whisking and stirring. Once it starts to thicken switch to a spatula.
  • Keep stirring continuously to avoid lumps.In few minutes it turns slightly thick coating the laddle.
  • Now add salt to taste, 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder and a pinch of nutmeg powder.
  • Mix it well.
  • Now add grated 1 cup orange cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup processed or mozarella cheese - I used processed cheese.
  • Whisk well until cheese melts and it is smooth and creamy.
  • Add cooked macaroni pasta.
  • Mix it well. Let it be goey only then while baking it will not get dried up.
  • Mac and Cheese is ready to serve as such too.

Notes

  • Macaroni pasta is best suited for this recipe.
  • You can even use ramekins to bake for individual serving.I baked in 3 small oven proof trays.
  • Use boiled warm milk, I would not recommend using raw milk.
  • If you do no have panko breadcrumbs you can use regular breadcrumbs too.
  • Simmer and then add cheese. Whisk continously when adding milk to avoid lumps.
Nutrition Facts
Mac and Cheese Recipe | Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 442 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 1696mg74%
Potassium 357mg10%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 629IU13%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 370mg37%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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