Best Recipe For Mac And Cheese

2 and 1/4 cups dry elbow macaroni, 1/4 cup (half stick) butter, 1/4 cup flour, 1/3 cup heavy cream, 2/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 and 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 pound cheese cut into slices, 1/4 cup (half stick).

Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate side dish for any meal made with three cheeses, this classic is perfect for the holidays and for summer cookouts! We love a good summer side dish.

This recipe pairs perfectly with our and for your best summer cookout ever. Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe We LOVE a good macaroni and cheese. This baked version is our favorite though hands down. But really, it all comes back to this one. It’s easy, cheesy, creamy, and perfect for potlucks or bbqs or the holidays.

This recipe can also be adapted so many ways you’ll want to make it every week. How long do you bake mac and cheese: Macaroni and Cheese is typically baked for 30 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees when using an egg to help set the milk and cheese mixture. If you aren’t using an egg, additional cook time will be needed, from 45 minutes to up to an hour. First time making this recipe and I doubled it! Well most things. I used only 6 cups of milk for the bechamel and subbed 6oz of the sharp cheddar for extra sharp (because I like a saltier Mac).

It turned out delicious! I will say, if you aren’t familiar with the consistency of a bechamel (the butter, flour,spices, milk mixture) it should thicken and if it doesnt within the 5 minute time frame turn the heat up a little or cook it longer. I ended up cooking mine for about 15 minutes on medium heat whisking constantly until it was thick and creamy. Overall this is a great traditional tasting mac and cheese, I have no doubts it will charm the bbq crowd I am bringing it to! I think next time I will add maple bacon to it!