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Servings: 4 people

Macaroni and Cheese

The American classic: Macaroni and cheese
Author: Per Asmussen
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baby Food, cheese, Dinner, Pasta, Sides, usa
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Ovenproof dish
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 500 gram Pasta Macaroni - twisted
  • 40 gram Butter
  • 39 gram Wheat Flour Approximately
  • 600 gram Whole Milk
  • 200 gram Cream
  • 100 gram Grated cheese For example mozzarella
  • 100 gram Cheddar cheese Grated
  • Nutmeg Grated. To taste
  • Salt
  • Pepper From grinder

Instructions

Pasta

  • Boil your macaroni 2-3 minutes less than the recommended cooking time on the package.
  • Save 1-2 dl of the boiling water just in case.

Cheese Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the flour while stirring until you have a solid and uniform "flour ball."
  • Add about 1 dl of milk at a time while stirring vigorously until all the flour lumps are gone.
  • When you have no more flour left, add the cream.
  • Let it boil for at least 5 minutes to cook out the flour taste from the sauce.
  • Add grated cheddar and grated mozzarella and stir it well into the sauce. Do not use all the cheese; save some to sprinkle on top before putting it in the oven.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and it is now ready.

Mac and cheese

  • Pour your macaroni twists into a baking dish and pour the cheese sauce over.
  • It should cover your pasta. If it doesn’t, add the rest of the boiling water from the pasta to the dish to cover it. You can also add a bit of cream if needed. Stir gently in the dish so that it is evenly distributed.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top of the dish.
  • Bake the dish in the oven for about 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit) with fan.
  • The dish should be golden on top.
  • Serve the dish by itself or as a side to, for example, brisket, spareribs, or hot wings.

Notes

If you want to make it extra crispy on top, you can sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese on top.