mac and cheese

Name: Mac and Cheese
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) clarified butter; 1 cup(s) white onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 cup(s) cold milk, divided; 1 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste; 2 cup(s) good quality sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cup(s) good quality monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 pound(s) dried elbow macaroni; 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Sep 3, 2019

You've probably had this popular side dish at many restaurants but now you can make this quick & easy flavorful Mac and Cheese pasta recipe at home!

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Two bowls of macaroni and cheese sitting on an orange table mat.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons clarified butter
1 cup white onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups cold milk, divided
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
2 cups good quality sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups good quality monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 pound dried elbow macaroni
1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make mac and cheese

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to directions; drain well and set aside

Step 2

In a large deep skillet over medium heat, add clarified butter. When hot, add onions and sauté until translucent about 3 minutes. Add flour and stir well making sure the onions are coated. Cook onion/flour mixture a little, about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 3

Pour in 1 cup cold milk and stir until smooth. Add the remaining 2 cups milk, stir well and then add mustard, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and nutmeg; stir again. Whisk in the two cheeses until melted; taste and adjust if necessary.
Step 4

Add cooked and drained macaroni and gently combined into the cheese mixture. Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. When ready to serve, sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley.
Step 5

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