Mac and Cheese

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:49:45 GMT

Step 1

(If you want it baked) Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a large 3 qt or 4 qt baking dish and set aside. Combine shredded cheeses in a large bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Boil, cook and strain the noodles

Step 3

Drizzle pasta with olive oil and stir to coat pasta. Set aside to cool while preparing cheese sauce.

Step 4

Melt butter in a deep saucepan

Step 5

Whisk in flour over medium heat and continue whisking for about 1 minute until bubbly and golden.

Step 6

Gradually whisk in the milk until nice and smooth. Continue whisking until you see bubbles on the surface and then continue cooking and whisking for another 2 minutes. Whisk in salt and pepper.

Step 7

Add two cups of shredded cheese and whisk until smooth. Add another two cups of shredded cheese and continue whisking until creamy and smooth. Sauce should be nice and thick.

Step 8

Stir in the cooled pasta until combined and pasta is fully coated with the cheese sauce.

Step 9

(If you want it baked) Pour half of the mac and cheese into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese and then the remaining mac and cheese.

Step 10

(If you want it baked) In a small bowl, combine panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter and paprika. Sprinkle over the top and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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