Creamy Mac and Cheese
Creamy Mac and Cheese
Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy and quick creamy Mac and Cheese recipe! Featuring a velvety cheese sauce made with Gouda, sharp cheddar, and aromatic spices, it's perfect as a stovetop treat or baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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In a large pot, season your boiling water generously with salt.
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Add the elbow macaroni and cook just until half-cooked, as it will continue to cook in the sauce. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
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In a medium saucepan, add butter over medium heat.
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Once the butter is melted, add all-purpose flour. Whisk continuously for about 45 seconds.
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Slowly add the whole milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
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Continue whisking over medium heat until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
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Add the spices, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, mustard powder (or paste), salt, and black pepper.
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Stir well to incorporate the spices. Reduce the heat to low.
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Add the grated cheese mix to the saucepan.
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Whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce becomes velvety and shiny. Keep the heat low to maintain the smooth texture and shine of the cheese.
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Finally, add the cooked macaroni back into the saucepan with the cheese sauce.
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Toss to ensure each noodle is thoroughly coated with the delicious sauce.
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Serve the Mac and Cheese immediately while it's hot, gooey.
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For a golden crust, pour the Mac and Cheese into a medium-sized baking dish. Sprinkle additional cheese on top (optional).
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Place it into a preheated oven at 180°C on the middle rack for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.
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