I have a cold.
It’s freezing cold outside.
It’s almost 2012.
It’s freezing cold outside.
It’s almost 2012.
Excuses, excuses. Oh heck, I’m in the mood for comfort food and that’s all there is to it.
Cheesy. Creamy. Gooey. Buttery. Macaroni and Cheese. I don’t know if there are more words I can type to describe such deliciousness.
Once you make homemade macaroni and cheese, you will never go back to the boxed stuff. Sure it takes a few extra minutes but believe me, the end result is worth the effort.
Recipe Source: The Pioneer Woman
| Macaroni and Cheese |
Recipe type: Main or Side
Author:
Prep time: 45 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 1 hour 5 mins
Ingredients
- 4 cups Dried Macaroni
- 1 whole Egg Beaten
- 1/4 cup (1/2 Stick Or 4 Tablespoons) Butter
- 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
- 2-1/2 cups Whole Milk
- 2 teaspoons (heaping) Dry Mustard, More If Desired
- 1 pound Cheese, Grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt, More To Taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt, More To Taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- Optional Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Thyme
Instructions
- Cook macaroni until very firm. Macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot. Drain.
- In a small bowl, beat egg.
- In a large pot, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook mixture for five minutes, whisking constantly. Don’t let it burn.
- Pour in milk, add mustard, and whisk until smooth. Cook for five minutes until very thick. Reduce heat to low.
- Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking eggs. Whisk together till smooth.
- Pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth.
- Add in cheese and stir to melt.
- Add salt and pepper. Taste sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT.
- Pour in drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately (very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
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I just made homemade mac and cheese too – I love this recipe from family circle mag
http://troopschow.blogspot.com/2010/11/four-cheese-with-bacon-mac-from-family.html