Classic Mac and Cheese
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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure combining comfort food with sheer simplicity?
Picture this: a creamy symphony of velvety cheese embracing tender, perfectly cooked macaroni. Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned chef looking for a quick fix, macaroni and cheese is the epitome of easy and delicious. It's the dish that wraps you in a warm, cheesy embrace, transporting you to a world where comfort and flavour intertwine.
So, grab a pot, boil some water, and prepare to discover the sheer joy and satisfaction of indulging in this timeless classic. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and master the art of mac and cheese—a journey you won't want to miss!
Ingredients
200g macaroni
50g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
750ml milk
50g fine Parmesan cheese
100g cheddar or gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
½ teaspoon salt flakes
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Directions
Here's a step-by-step guide for making this delicious dish:
1. Preheat your oven to 220˚C.
2. In a medium-sized pot, bring salted water to a boil.
3. Add the macaroni to the boiling water and cook for about 4-5 minutes until it's al dente.
4. Drain the macaroni and cover it while still in the colander. Set it aside.
5. Using the same pot, melt 30g of butter.
6. Whisk in the plain flour until well combined.
7. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking over low heat. Make sure to incorporate all the milk into the mixture, creating a smooth sauce.
8. Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, switching to a wooden spoon and stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
9. Stir in the cheeses and salt flakes until they melt and blend with the sauce.
10. Gently fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce.
11. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
12. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top, covering the entire surface.
13. Dot the remaining 20g of butter over the breadcrumbs.
14. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden and crunchy.
15. Once done, garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
16. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Follow these steps carefully, and you'll have a mouthwatering dish ready to impress your taste buds!
So members, if you're looking for a dinner party menu upgrade at the last minute or want to wow your family and friends, this Mac and Cheese recipe will surely have everyone begging for more.
Here’s a similar recipe done by renowned chef Ina Garten:
Source: YouTube/Food Network
Now if you’re not quite sold on this recipe, fret not! Here are other mac and cheese variations or cheesy recipes you may want to try:
Picture this: a creamy symphony of velvety cheese embracing tender, perfectly cooked macaroni. Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned chef looking for a quick fix, macaroni and cheese is the epitome of easy and delicious. It's the dish that wraps you in a warm, cheesy embrace, transporting you to a world where comfort and flavour intertwine.
So, grab a pot, boil some water, and prepare to discover the sheer joy and satisfaction of indulging in this timeless classic. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and master the art of mac and cheese—a journey you won't want to miss!
Ingredients
200g macaroni
50g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
750ml milk
50g fine Parmesan cheese
100g cheddar or gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
½ teaspoon salt flakes
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Take this image as a sign that you should treat yourself to mac and cheese! Image Credit: Shutterstock
Directions
Here's a step-by-step guide for making this delicious dish:
1. Preheat your oven to 220˚C.
2. In a medium-sized pot, bring salted water to a boil.
3. Add the macaroni to the boiling water and cook for about 4-5 minutes until it's al dente.
4. Drain the macaroni and cover it while still in the colander. Set it aside.
5. Using the same pot, melt 30g of butter.
6. Whisk in the plain flour until well combined.
7. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking over low heat. Make sure to incorporate all the milk into the mixture, creating a smooth sauce.
8. Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, switching to a wooden spoon and stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
9. Stir in the cheeses and salt flakes until they melt and blend with the sauce.
10. Gently fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce.
11. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
12. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top, covering the entire surface.
13. Dot the remaining 20g of butter over the breadcrumbs.
14. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden and crunchy.
15. Once done, garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
16. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Follow these steps carefully, and you'll have a mouthwatering dish ready to impress your taste buds!
So members, if you're looking for a dinner party menu upgrade at the last minute or want to wow your family and friends, this Mac and Cheese recipe will surely have everyone begging for more.
Here’s a similar recipe done by renowned chef Ina Garten:
Source: YouTube/Food Network
Now if you’re not quite sold on this recipe, fret not! Here are other mac and cheese variations or cheesy recipes you may want to try:
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