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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

1 hServes 10Nutri-Score D€€
from @chambersandcharm44 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • macaroni (measured, slightly less than a pound)Grains400 g
  • salt (for the pasta water)Spices15 g
  • oil (sprayed over the drained noodles)Pantry5 ml
  • extra sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, about half a cup reserved for the top)Dairy900 g
  • butter (half a stick)Dairy55 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry30 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • heavy cream (milk can be substituted)Dairy960 ml
  • Creole seasoning (about half a teaspoon)Spices2 g
  • paprikaSpices1 g
  • egg (tempered)Dairy1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

1,040kcal

Carbs
34 g
Proteins
24 g
Fat
90 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Food processor
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously.
    • Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, just before fully done, since it will be baked.
    • Drain the noodles and spray them with a little oil so they don't stick.
    Step 1

  2. Shred the cheese

    • Cut the cheddar blocks in half so they fit in the food processor.
    • Shred all the cheese, keeping about half a cup aside for the topping.
    Step 2

  3. Make the roux

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Add the flour and stir until it forms a smooth paste.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    Step 3

  4. Build the cheese sauce

    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the sauce starts to thicken.
    • Add the Creole seasoning and paprika.
    • Temper the egg with a little hot sauce, then stir it into the pan.
    Step 4

  5. Melt in the cheese

    • Add almost all of the shredded cheddar, reserving about half a cup for the top.
    • Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is ooey and gooey.
    Step 5

  6. Combine and bake

    • Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
    • Pour everything into a 13x9-inch baking dish and sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.
    • Bake at 175 °C until golden and bubbly.
    Step 6
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