Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Are you having a hard time deciding on what food to prepare that would be liked by everyone? Well, the crowd-pleaser Baked Macaroni and Cheese is here to stay. A perfect dish for adults, kids, and even picky eaters. Give it a try and you will see why.
What is Baked Macaroni and Cheese?
This recipe is a combination of cheese, creamy sauce, and perfectly boiled macaroni baked in one. Added to that, it is a rich and creamy baked Mac n cheese traditionally cooked in “soul food”.
Also, it is a meal that brings comfort to everyone that makes the crowd too difficult not to try. Whether you are an adult, a health-conscious person, a kid, or a picky eater, this would be perfect for you.
What Equipment Should I use to Prepare it?
In this recipe, you are required to prepare just a few tools. These are 8*8 pan, whisk, spatula, and a large pan. With only four types of equipment, you can come up with a good meal loved by everyone.
What Ingredients Are Needed?
To make our Baked Macaroni and Cheese, the following ingredients are needed: elbow macaroni, heavy cream, whole milk, and butter. Also, you also need all-purpose flour, sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and sour cream.
Nonetheless, for the detailed measurement of this ingredient, you can access our recipe card below. The measurements of ingredients in the recipe card will yield 6 to 8 servings of Baked Macaroni and Cheese.
Should You Put Eggs in Mac and Cheese?
In this recipe, eggs are not necessary to complete it. Not unless, you want to explore another version of macaroni and cheese, then maybe you want to try putting some eggs.
How to Make the Baked Macaroni and Cheese?
To complete this recipe, you need to follow twelve simple steps from boiling to mixing, until baking before it can finally be served. The specific instructions are well-narrated in our recipe card below.
In addition to the twelve simple steps, a chef's note advises you that salting the water cuts down on the amount of salt needed for the recipe itself.
More so, by simply following the basic steps, you do not need to be an expert in the kitchen to come up with a meal that everyone would love. Just give your best and bake it with love. All the best for your baked macaroni and cheese!
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Equipment
- 8*8 pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Large pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb of elbow macaroni
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 stick of butter
- 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of sharp cheddar
- 1 cups of mild cheddar
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Boil macaroni noodles in about 5-6 cups of water until Al Dente
- Strain macaroni and set aside
- Melt the butter
- Whisk flour into the butter and cook for about 1 min.
- Add in half and half and heavy cream and continue to stir periodically while on medium high heat.
- When this comes to a boil, it will thicken.
- Fold in cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and sour cream.
- Reduce the heat to low and Allow the cheese to melt down into a sauce for about 3 mins.
- Add in the cooked pasta and mix completely.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and top with more shredded cheese.
- Bake about 20 mins until golden brown and bubbly.
