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Lazy Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Lazy Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

1 h 10 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
from @mama.sofana.butte2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • Colby Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy454 g
  • sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy454 g
  • smoked cheddar cheese (shredded, optional)Dairy227 g
  • elbow macaroni (cooked al dente, hot)Grains450 g
  • butterDairy28 g
  • all-purpose flour (heaping tablespoons)Pantry30 g
  • evaporated milk (2 cans)Dairy710 ml
  • heavy whipping cream (2 cans)Dairy710 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • smoked paprika (for color)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

671kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
25 g
Fat
41 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Baking dish
  • Grater
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Shred the cheeses

    • Shred the Colby Jack, sharp cheddar and smoked cheddar yourself.
    • Set aside a cup of shredded cheese for the topping.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the macaroni

    • Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente.
    • Drain well.
    Step 2

  3. Combine pasta, butter and flour

    • Put the butter in the baking dish, then add the hot cooked macaroni.
    • Season with salt and pepper and mix.
    • Toss the hot buttered noodles with the flour until well coated.
    Step 3

  4. Add milk, cream and cheese

    • Pour in the first can of evaporated milk and mix in most of the cheese.
    • Add the second can of evaporated milk.
    • Stir in the heavy whipping cream.
    Step 4

  5. Top and bake

    • Garnish with the reserved shredded cheese and a little smoked paprika.
    • Cover and bake at 375 °F (190 °C).
    • Uncover and bake until bubbly and fully melted.
    Step 5

  6. Finish uncovered

    • Bake uncovered until golden and bubbling.
    Step 6
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