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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 3 cups whole milk, heated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup Gruyere , grated, or Comte cheese
- 1 to 2 cups cheddar cheese, mild or sharp
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt or to taste, grated
- 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
Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 730IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 499mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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