MAGIC MAC N CHEESE
This Mac n Cheese recipe is pure magic! I’ve made tons of different Mac n cheese recipes and through trial and error I have finally perfected my recipe.
You just have to try, you’re going to love it! Start with a roux, add in some milk, you know you’re ready to put in your cheese when the line stays on your spoon.
The types of cheese you use is really important I use Sharp cheddar Gruyere mozzarella and parmesan.
Elevate your Mac n cheese with a fun type of pasta, I went with radiatore, save a little bit of the pasta water in your pot and dump it in with your pasta.
I totally get it if you are a Velveeta Mac n cheese kind of person, but homemade real cheese Mac n cheese hits different!
Top with some breadcrumbs and bake for a few minutes. And you will have the most delicious Mac n cheese EVER!
Magic Mac n Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 12-16 oz. radiatore pasta
- 1 1/2 C sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 Gruyère cheese shredded or grated
- 1/2 mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 C Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water in the pot (I just eye-ball this).
- Make the roux: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Create the sauce: Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with ground mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. You are ready for cheese once a line stays on the back of your wooden spoon.
- Add the cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar, Gruyère, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth (on low heat).
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water into your baking dish along with your cheese sauce. Stir to combine. Top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese!
- Top and Bake: Bake at 375°F for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
