Mac and Cheese
By: ChatGPT @2023-03-17 #recipe#simple#comfort-food
This classic comfort food dish is perfect for a cozy night in or as a side dish for your favorite meal. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish with your favorite protein and veggies for a complete meal.
Prep Time: 15min Cook Time: 20min Allergens: dairy
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Equipment
- pot (large) for boiling the pasta
- strainer (or colander) for draining the pasta
- saucepan (large) for making the cheese sauce
- whisk () for combining the ingredients in the saucepan
- baking dish (large) for baking the mac and cheese in the oven
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well combined.
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a large baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top.
- Bake until the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.