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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
45 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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45 min
45 minCreamy Baked Mac and Cheese
what you need
Ingredients
macaroni (cooked and drained)Grains450 g
butter (one stick)Dairy113 g
flour (all-purpose)Pantry60 g
milkDairy720 ml
saltSpices5 g
paprikaSpices3 g
black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
American cheese (sliced or shredded)Dairy150 g- Monterey Jack (shredded)Dairy150 g
- sharp cheddar (shredded)Dairy150 g
per serving
Nutrition
554kcal
- Carbs
- 67 g
- Proteins
- 18 g
- Fat
- 24 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Saucepan
Stockpot
Whisk
Baking dish
Oven
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Cook the pasta
- Boil the macaroni in salted water until just tender.
- Drain and set aside.
- Step 2
Make the roux
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook until golden and bubbling.
- Step 3
Build the cheese sauce
- Pour in the milk gradually, whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Season with salt, paprika and black pepper.
- Add the American cheese, Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar and stir until fully melted.
- Step 4
Combine and broil
- Stir the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish.
- Broil until the top is golden and bubbling.