The Best Baked Mac and Cheese

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This recipe guides you through creating the ultimate ooey, gooey, and cheesy baked mac and cheese. By using a combination of melting and flavor cheeses and a special sauce technique, you'll achieve a perfectly creamy interior with a golden-brown, crispy top every time.

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烹饪时间
Approximately 50-60 minutes
难度
medium
份量
4-6 servings

🍳 烹饪流程

Boil pasta shells until al dente (2 minutes less than package directions) and drain. → Make the cheese sauce by simmering milk and cream, tempering in an egg, and melting a mixture of American cheese, cheddar, and cornstarch off the heat. → Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, transfer to a baking dish, and top with more cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan). → Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes until golden brown. → Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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食材清单

Pasta Shells:1 lb (450g)
Salt:For pasta water and to taste
Butter:A few tablespoons
Mustard Powder:Approx. 1 teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper:A pinch
Whole Milk:Approx. 2 cups
Heavy Cream:Approx. 1 cup
Egg:1 large
American Cheese, cubed:Approx. 8 oz (225g)
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly shredded:Approx. 8 oz (225g)
Cornstarch:Approx. 2 tablespoons
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (for topping):To taste
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (for topping):To taste
Shredded Parmesan Cheese (for topping):To taste

重要提醒

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Using freshly shredded cheese is highly recommended. Pre-shredded cheeses contain additives that can make the sauce grainy.

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The combination of a good melting cheese (like American) for texture and a flavor cheese (like sharp cheddar) is key to the perfect sauce.

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Adding cornstarch directly to the cheese helps stabilize the sauce and prevents it from breaking or becoming oily.

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Resting the mac and cheese after baking is an important step to allow the sauce to thicken and set properly.

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📅发布:2022/3/24

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