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Mac and Cheese | Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Aarthi
Mac and Cheese Recipe, an American classic comfort food which is one of the popular and most loved recipe all over the world. Each and everyone has their own version of making mac and cheese and this is my recipe that is a family favorite. Learn how to make the Best mac and cheese with step by step pictures and video and enjoy with garlic bread and broccoli and cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 627 kcal

Equipment

Cooking pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Macaroni

For Mac and Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic peeled & chopped finely
  • ¼ cup Shallots peeled & chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
  • 500 ml Cold Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or Red Chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper powder
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Grated

For Baked Mac & Cheese

  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Pasta - Cook macaroni pasta in a boiling salted water as per package directions. Strain and set aside.
  • Make Cheese Sauce - Heat butter and olive oil in a pan. Add in chopped garlic, onions and saute for a minute. Add in flour and stir fry for a minute. Now add in garlic powder, chilli powder, curry powder and black pepper powder and stir fry for a minute.
  • Now pour in the cold milk and whisk until lump free, let it come to a simmering stage. Now season with salt, sugar and mix well. Let the sauce get creamy and thick. Add in cheese and let it melt, mix well till creamy.
  • Tossing Pasta in Sauce - Add cooked pasta and mix well. Serve immediately.

For Baked Mac and Cheese

  • Transfer the mac and cheese into a baking pan. There should be a good amount of sauce for this, so that when you bake it the macaroni don’t get dry. Sprinkle cheese and breadcrumbs on top and bake it in a 180 degree C preheated oven for 25-30 mins. Remove and serve.

Video

Notes

  • Instead of macaroni, you can use any shaped pasta.
  • Any flavourings and spices can be used in the white sauce. 
  • Instead of cheddar cheese, you can use grated mozzarella cheese or processed American cheese.
  • Any vegetables can be used. Make sure you saute them in a tablespoon of olive oil before using. You can use cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, green peas and green beans can be used. 
  • Add cooked cubed chicken or shredded chicken into the sauce. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mac and Cheese | Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
627
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
1390
mg
60
%
Potassium
 
542
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
59
g
20
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
1230
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
557
mg
56
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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