94% would make again
Ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese
by Matthew Johnson • from the video Easy Vs. Ultimate: Mac 'N' Cheese
Inspired by tasty.co
Ingredients
for 12 servings
- ½ lb (225 g) bacon, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (100 g) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (20 g) fresh chives, chopped
- ½ cup (20 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup (30 g) flour
- 3 cups (720 mL) evaporated milk
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lb (455 g) macaroni, cooked
- ½ cup (65 g) cheddar cheese, cubed
- ½ cup (50 g) gruyère cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (65 g) colby jack cheese, cubed
- ½ cup (50 g) smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (65 g) provolone cheese, cubed
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation
- In a large pot, cook the bacon on medium heat until the bacon is crispy and the fat is rendered.
- Add the garlic, bread crumbs, chives, and chopped parsley. Stir and cook until the bread crumbs are toasted around 5 minutes. Remove from the pot.
- To the same pot on medium heat, add the butter. Melt it, sprinkle in flour, and stir until combined.
- Add the evaporated milk and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to incorporate and remove any lumps. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Add the pasta into the sauce, and stir to combine.
- Add the cheddar, Gruyère, colby jack, Gouda, and provolone cheese, fold the cheeses into the pasta. If it seems too dry, add extra milk to your liking.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the mac ‘n’ cheese is bubbly, melted, and golden brown on top.
- Serve with a sprinkle of the bread crumb mixture for added flavor!
- Enjoy!
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