HOW TO MAKE MACARONI AND CHEESE?
This baked mac and cheese dish is a family favorite, and it is enjoyed by both children and adults equally. There are many different cheeses that are both piled in the dish and melted together to create the most deliciously cheesy cheese sauce for the ultimate in cheesy deliciousness! This recipe is perfect for a cozy meal or as a side dish for a holiday gathering!
Macaroni and cheese are baked in the oven. It’s almost the global comfort meal, and there are a plethora of varieties available! Even though there are SOOOOO many mac and cheese recipes available, I nearly didn’t share this one since most people already have their favorite method of cooking it. Of course, there is no “right” way or “wrong” way to make mac and cheese, so I’m here to share the method I use to create my favorite mac and cheese, just the way my family loves it too.
Making homemade mac and cheese from scratch may be intimidating if you have never done it before. Do not fear, we will break everything down and walk you through it step-by-step.
INGREDIENTS LIST:
All-purpose flour.
Whole milk.
Cracked black pepper.
Table salt.
Ground nutmeg.
Macaroni.
Soft salted butter.
Shredded cheddar cheese.
This is how to make the creamiest macaroni and cheese just in your kitchen, all you need to do is following the steps below:
First step:
To start, you need to cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, and just keep in mind that it is preferable if the pasta is ”al dente”.
Second step:
Next, in the meanwhile, prepare a traditional béchamel sauce; just melt the butter, and add in the flour, whole milk, table salt, and cracked black pepper, finally the nutmeg, and stir well until everything is incorporated.
Third step:
If you want to use finely grated cheese, you may add it to the sauce as soon as it has through cooking and stir until it is fully melted and evenly distributed throughout.
Fourth step:
And, once you’ve added it to the spaghetti, it’s ready to serve!
Fifth step:
Alternatively, you may spoon the pasta into a gratin dish, fill with sauce, and top with an extra 25 g of cheese. In this scenario, the meal must be baked at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes before serving. Take pleasure in your lunch!
RECIPE NOTES:
Prepare the pasta according to package directions, transfer to baking dish, and let cool fully. Wrap securely with aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator 1-2 days ahead of time.
Any leftovers should be refrigerated immediately and firmly wrapped. This method of storing mac and cheese will keep it fresh for 3-4 days.
When you want to reheat, mix in a little amount of milk or cream and microwave partly covered with plastic wrap until warm. As it reheats, give it a good stir every few minutes.