THE BEST CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE ON THE STOVE RECIPE
This
is the macaroni and cheese recipe. Creamy sauce, chewy pasta, and plenty of
cheese. It was an easy stovetop dish that requires just five ingredients.
Here’s the best, most classic recipe I know.
Servings : 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
·
1
pound dried short pasta, such as macaroni
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1
1/2 cups whole or 2% milk, divided
·
2
tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2
to 3 cups shredded cheese, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Colby
·
1
teaspoon kosher salt
·
1/4
teaspoon powdered mustard
·
Optional
extras (cook before adding): ham, bacon, onions, peas, mushrooms, peppers,
broccoli, cauliflower
EQUIPMENT
·
Large
pot
·
Measuring
cups and spoons
·
Colander
or strainer
·
Large
serving bowl
·
Mixing
bowls
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Cook
the pasta. Bring about 4 quarts of salted water to a boil over high heat in a
large pot. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al
dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2.
Warm
the milk. Place 1 cup of the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Meanwhile, place the remaining 1/2 cup of milk and flour in a small bowl and
whisk together until there are no lumps. When you just start to see whisps of
steam rising from the warming milk, whisk in the milk-and-flour mixture.
Continue whisking gently until the milk thickens slightly to the consistency of
heavy cream, 3 to 4 minutes.
3.
Make
the cheese sauce. Turn the heat to low and begin mixing handfuls of cheese into
the milk. Stir in the salt and mustard. Stir until all the cheese has melted
and the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Remove the
sauce from the heat.
4.
Combine
the pasta and cheese sauce. Place the pasta and 1/2 of the cheese sauce in a
large serving bowl. Stir to coat the pasta evenly. Add the remaining sauce and
any extra add-ins and stir to combine. If you'd like a looser sauce, add up to
another 1/4 cup milk if desired. Serve the mac and cheese immediately while
still warm.
NOTES
·
Baked
mac and cheese: If you have a little extra time, you can bake the macaroni and
cheese to give it a golden crust. Pour the prepared mac and cheese into a
casserole dish, cover with a lid or aluminum foil, and bake at 350°F for 30
minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and a few pats of butter if
desired, and bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is
golden and the interior is bubbly.
·
Storage:
Leftovers will keep for up to 1 week and can be reheated in the microwave. If
the sauce is a little dry after reheating, mix in a splash of milk to make it
creamy again.
Recipe
from thekitchn.com
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