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The Best Baked Mac & Cheese

50 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
from @mxriyum23 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • heavy creamDairy960 ml
  • cream cheeseDairy113 g
  • saltSpices10 g
  • white pepperSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices6 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • macaroniGrains454 g
  • unsalted butterDairy113 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • shallot (minced)Produce1 piece
  • all-purpose flourPantry24 g
  • pasta water (reserved from cooking)Other120 ml
  • cheddar (freshly grated)Dairy227 g
  • white cheddar (freshly grated)Dairy227 g
  • Gruyère (freshly grated)Dairy227 g

per serving

Nutrition

715kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
50 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Baking dish
  • Grater
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Simmer the cream mixture

    • Combine the heavy cream, cream cheese and all the seasonings in a saucepan.
    • Simmer on low heat, stirring until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
    • Set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Boil the macaroni

    • Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente.
    • Reserve some pasta water before draining.
    • Drain the pasta.
    Step 2

  3. Sauté garlic and shallot

    • In the same pot, melt the butter.
    • Sauté the minced garlic and shallot for 2 to 4 minutes.
    Step 3

  4. Make the roux

    • Add the flour and cook, stirring, until slightly golden.
    Step 4

  5. Build the cheese sauce

    • Pour in the simmered cream mixture and the reserved pasta water.
    • Add all the grated cheeses.
    • Stir on low to medium heat until the cheese is fully melted.
    Step 5

  6. Coat the macaroni

    • Add the macaroni to the cheese sauce.
    • Stir until every piece is well coated.
    Step 6

  7. Layer in the baking dish

    • Spread a layer of pasta in the baking dish.
    • Top with a layer of your favourite cheese.
    • Repeat with another layer of pasta and cheese.
    Step 7

  8. Bake

    • Bake at 180 °C until the top cheese layer is melted and golden to your liking.
    Step 8
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