Next-Level Mac and Cheese
Upgrade your mac and cheese game with this next-level recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, it’s sure to be a hit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta, Cheese, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 3 cups whole milk, heated
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup grated Gruyère or Comte cheese (or a combination)
- 1 to 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (mild or sharp)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook to al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk gradually while stirring constantly, and continue cooking until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and add all of the grated cheese. Stir to blend.
- Combine the macaroni with the sauce and stir to blend. If too thick, thin with extra milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 467
- Sugar: 6.5 g
- Sodium: 728.5 mg
- Fat: 18.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 51.7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22.4 g
Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/next-level-mac-and-cheese/
