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Mac and Cheese Recipe

Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy pasta made by cooking pasta then tossing it in a creamy cheese sauce. Macaroni and Cheese is a quick, easy pasta dish which will be loved by all. Macaroni and Cheese is popular all around the world and this recipe is a must try for its ease and taste. Recipe included 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
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika powder
  • a pinch nutmeg powder
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • ½ 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 ½ 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, ¼ teaspoon pepper powder, ½ teaspoon paprika powder and a pinch of nutmeg powder.
  • Mix it well.
  • Now add grated 1 cup orange cheddar cheese and ½ 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
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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