By Joyoung
Baked Mac and Cheese
12 steps
Prep:30minCook:35min
Baked mac and cheese is a creamy and comforting pasta recipe, and is perfect for a holiday family dinner. Its crispy top covers a soft, creamy bottom, which is soooo delicious! Though it takes time to make, I still love it!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:29:29 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
31
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories697.8 kcal (35%)
Total Fat36.3 g (52%)
Carbs62.9 g (24%)
Sugars10.7 g (12%)
Protein29.5 g (59%)
Sodium892.2 mg (45%)
Fiber2.4 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 350F
Step 2
Pour 1 bag of pasta into the rice cooker, and select the "Quick Rice" function. When it finishes, set aside to let it cool down
pasta1 bagStep 3
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a pan, add 1/2 cup flour, 1tbs mustard powder, and 1 tsp paprika, and whisk together until fully combined, cook for an additional 15 seconds
Whisk
Pan
all-purpose flour½ cup
mustard powder2 teaspoons
paprika1 teaspoonStep 4
Add the milk slowly while whisking to keep the mixture well combined
milk6 cupsStep 5
Add in the salt and pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes
kosher salt2 teaspoons
coarse ground black pepper½ teaspoonStep 6
Turn off the heat. Remove 1 cup of the milk mixture and let cool for a 3-5 minutes in the refrigerator in a larger glass measuring cup or bowl.
BowlStep 7
Add the egg to the cooled milk and whisk it well until fully combined
egg1 Step 8
Turn the heat on the pot back on to medium-low. Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture into the rest of the milk while whisking very well
Step 9
Add in the mozzarella and 1 cup of the sharp cheddar and whisk until combined
mozzarella cheese4 ounces
sharp cheddar12 ouncesStep 10
Add the cooled pasta back into the pot and toss with the cheese sauce
PotStep 11
Pour into a 9×13 baking dish and top with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Baking dishsharp cheddar12 ouncesStep 12
Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered
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