Today we are making Baked Mac and cheese, an ultimate comforting dish! There are different variations of making this, and there is definitely no right way or wrong way of making this. As long as the Mac and cheese is hot, cheesy, creamy and comforting it is always right!
If you are looking for a comfort meal, or you are busy adult looking for a delicious meal without much fuzz and effort or a parent looking for a quick meal for your children, Mac and cheese fits all of you effortlessly. In this blog I am going to show you guys my version of Mac and cheese, which is pretty simple, effortless and any one can make it in no time. So without any further ado, let’s dive in!
INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 250 ml milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 150 ml double cream
- Cheese (Cheddar, mozzarella and Red leister)
- 350 g boiled macaroni
- 1 to 1.5 cups pasta water
BOILING THE MACARONI
In a large pot, heat 4x amount of water along with salt. Once the water comes to a boil, add 350g of macaroni and boil. The cooking time will be mentioned on the packet, so follow the instructions on the packet. Drain the water completely, once boiled and set it aside. Also do not forget to save some pasta water for later use.
PREPARING THE SAUCE
First you want to pre-heat the oven to 175 Degree Celsius.
Heat up the pan and melt 4 tbsp butter. Add the flour and toast it for 1 to 2 minutes. Then add milk slowly, whisk continuously until no lumps are seen. Add all of the spices (paprika, salt, ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper) and combine everything. Add the double cream, all the cheeses ( cheddar, mozzarella, red leister). You wanna measure the quantity of the cheese from your heart. Mix well and cook until the cheese melts. Cook for 2 -3 more minutes and you will have a cheesy sauce ready. Add the boiled macaroni along with 1.5 cups of pasta water and mix gently.
LAYERING BAKED MAC AND CHEESE
Transfer half of the cooked Mac and cheese into a casserole and sprinkle a layer of the cheese (cheddar, mozzarella and red leister). Add the rest of the Mac and cheese and sprinkle another layer of the cheese (cheddar, mozzarella and red leister). Garnish with some dried parsley and bake at 175 Degree Celsius for about 20 minutes. In the end broil, for 3 – 5 minutes on the highest temperature your oven can go to. You will have crispy, cheesy, baked Mac and cheese to enjoy!
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Use freshly grated cheese to make the best Mac and cheese, do not use the shredded cheese as it can make the Mac and cheese a bit grainy.
- To avoid lumps in the sauce, do not add all the milk at once. Pour the milk slowly, and stir continuously until no lumps are seen.
- Boil the macaroni first, and let it cool down while you prepare the sauce. Or you will end up overcooking the pasta.
CAN WE FREEZE BAKED MAC AND CHEESE?
Yes, you can. Layer the Mac and cheese in a casserole and allow it to cool down completely. Cover with a cling film and then freeze. Remove and thaw ahead of time, bake as usual and enjoy. Do not freeze it for a long time, as Mac and cheese does not stay good for a long period of time, so use it within 3 to 5 days.
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BAKED MAC AND CHEESE
Today we are making Baked Mac and cheese, an ultimate comforting dish! There are different variations of making this, and there is definitely no right way or wrong way of making this. As long as the Mac and cheese is hot, cheesy, creamy and comforting it is always right! If you are looking for a comfort meal, or you are busy adult looking for a delicious meal without much fuzz and effort or a parent looking for a quick meal for your children, Mac and cheese fits all of you effortlessly. In this blog I am going to show you guys my version of Mac and cheese, which is pretty simple, effortless and any one can make it in no time. So without any further ado, let's dive in!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 250 ml milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 150 ml double cream
- Cheese (Cheddar, mozzarella and Red leister)
- 350 g boiled macaroni
- 1 to 1.5 cups pasta water
Instructions
Boil the macaroni, based on the instructions on the packet. Drain the water completely and set that aside. Save some pasta water for later use.
Pre-heat the oven to 175 degree celsius.
In a pan, heat 4 tbsp butter. Add 3 tbsp flour and toast it for 1 to 2 minutes.
Slowly pour the milk and whisk continuously, until no lumps are seen.
Add all the spices ( paprika, salt, pepper powder, ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder) and mix well.
Add double cream, and all the cheeses (cheddar, mozzarella and red leister). Make the quantity of the cheese from your heart, there is no proper measurement for this one, add as much as your heart desires. Mix everything and cook until the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbly.
Add the boiled macaroni into the sauce along with some pasta water and mix well.
Transfer half of the cooked Mac and cheese into a casserole and sprinkle a layer of the cheese (cheddar, mozzarella and red leister). Add the rest of the Mac and cheese and sprinkle another layer of the cheese (cheddar, mozzarella and red leister). Sprinkle some dried parsley on top.
Bake at 175 degree celsius for about 15 to 20 minutes. At the very last broil for 3 to 5 minutes at the highest temperature setting your oven can go to.
Now enjoy with your loved ones!
