Macaroni and Cheese
Sang An
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat oven to 400° F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or some other shallow 3-quart baking dish.
Step 2
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Step 3
Wipe out the past pot and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes (do not let it darken). Still stirring, slowly add the milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 4
Add the Gruyère, Cheddar, cayenne, and 1½ teaspoon salt and cook just until the cheeses melt. Mix in the pasta. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
Chef's Notes
wlsc070687da1c0
2016-05-19T12:25:07-04:00
my family said it tasted just like Stouffer's! they loved it this is my go to recipie for mac and cheese from now on
Foodwizz
2014-09-08T17:13:45-04:00
This is a great recipe only problem had was with the amount of milk this recipe said to use. This is way to much. I found adding Cayenne pepper adds a real nice flavor to the dish.
foodaficionado
2014-08-11T13:38:11-04:00
I love mac n cheese and this was my first time making it so I followed the recipe exactly. I found this recipe a little bland. I would recommend using less milk and more cheese. Throw a little fontina cheese in there too and maybe sharp cheddar instead of cheddar.
Janska
2014-04-05T15:20:33-04:00
How right you are......I did, and it was delish....thanks for your comment!!!!!
mrspastewski
2014-03-11T11:22:51-04:00
802 calories per serving??? I'd love to see a healthy mac and cheese recipe that is lower in calories!
sbajohnson
2013-11-12T04:48:18-05:00
This was the best mac & cheese my family has ever had. We actually subbed out the cheddar and guyere for a cheddar gouda combo we found at Trader Joe's. Sprinkled the top with bacon. Perfect for the first snowy night of the year. Delicious!
BiancaD
2012-03-16T18:15:33-04:00
This dish is my oven now... from the first time I read this recipe, pouring it in the baking dish & watching it bake, I think 6 cups of milk is way too much. I think Mac'n Cheese made right will always be considered high calorie & unhealthy if eaten too much, unless made with Cauliflower & low cal cheese... But what's the fun in that! Remember everything in moderation. I was just looking for meatless dish to make during lent. I also had a 1/2 cup of Feta in my refrigerator, that I added to the recipe.
I'll let you know how it comes out!
lbmom2
2011-02-15T11:55:31-05:00
unless you're eating this every day, don't think it's going to kill you to make this recipe. Yes, you can easily trim some calories and fat off - I used 2% cheddar, 2% milk and Ronzoni Smart Taste elbow mac - this brand is my new savior for pasta dishes! Was it as good as original - probably not but it was still very good! And yes, I still may make it the original way - you only live once!! But seriously, keep the horrifying opinions to yourself - I love to eat!!
natalierebecca
2010-04-13T16:52:16-04:00
Has anyone tried this using reduced fat or fat free milk as a replacement for whole milk? I just made it tonight and it's turned out rather liquidy...it's not done cooking yet, but I'm scared of the results, especially since the gruyere was so expensive.
mcchampe
2010-02-10T12:25:35-05:00
It's horrifying not because of the calorie count alone, but also because of the cholesterol and saturated fats. I agree with moderation, but there are ways to eat things without having a horrifying amount of plaque built-up to it.
