Pasta with a delicate sauce and an appetizing cheese crust. Macaroni and cheese, for sure, was cooked by everyone. This version of the dish has a particularly rich and rich cheese flavor. It's no wonder why Americans love these mac and cheese so much. It is very satisfying, delicious, and cooking is easy and simple.
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Servings |
Ingredients
- 300 gram Pasta
- 200 gram Hard cheese
- 400 gram Mozzarella
- 45 gram Butter
- 45 gram Wheat flour / Flour
- 400 milliliters Milk
- Nutmeg to taste
- Salt to taste
Ingredients
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Instructions
- To prepare American-style macaroni and cheese, gather the necessary ingredients. Any pasta shape works, preferably hollow ones (such as macaroni or penne). You'll also need two types of hard cheese with different flavors, or a combination of mozzarella and hard cheese (such as mozzarella and Maasdam).
- Properly boil the pasta by using a spacious saucepan and adding 1 liter of water per 100 grams of pasta. Season with salt to taste. It's crucial to add the pasta to boiling water to prevent sticking together. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until al dente (the cooking time is usually indicated on the package). Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander without rinsing it with water.
- Grate the hard cheese using a medium grater.
- Similarly, grate the mozzarella.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cheese béchamel sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir continuously. Allow the mixture to cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring vigorously to break up any flour lumps. You can use a whisk for this step. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens slightly.
- Add nutmeg to the sauce and mix well.
- Add the grated cheeses to the sauce, reserving some of the hard cheese for topping the pasta. Omit adding salt to the sauce since cheese contains salt. Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.
- Stir everything until the cheese melts completely, resulting in a thick, smooth, and creamy sauce. Remove the sauce from heat once done.
- In a suitable container, combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish greased with a small amount of butter. You can use one large baking dish or several individual portion dishes.
- Sprinkle the remaining grated hard cheese over the top of the pasta.
- Bake the macaroni and cheese in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 20 minutes.
- Serve the macaroni and cheese hot. Enjoy your meal!
Recipe Notes
Macaroni and cheese can indeed be prepared without baking in the oven. Simply combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and sprinkle with cheese. However, many prefer the baked cheese crust as it adds a rich flavor to the dish.
Keep in mind that ovens can vary, so the temperature and cooking time may differ from the recipe instructions.
To ensure the oven reaches the desired temperature, preheat it in advance (about 10-20 minutes before cooking).
Any heat-resistant baking dish will work for this recipe. If using a silicone mold, there's no need to grease it with butter or margarine. However, it's advisable to lightly grease metal, ceramic, or glass dishes with vegetable oil to prevent the pasta from sticking and burning.
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