![]() ![]() Add pull-apart garlic bread and caesar salad for a complete meal. This baked macaroni and cheese casserole dish is best served hot for that ooey-gooey cheesy goodness that is the sign of a really good mac & cheese. Add the flour and whisk together, continuing to whisk over the heat for one minute. Heat a small pot over medium heat and add the butter to melt. STEP TWELVE: Bake mac and cheese for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown. Set your oven to preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and quickly grease 4 small baking dishes or ramekins with butter or cooking spray (crème brulee dishes work great). Sprinkle an even layer over the top of the macaroni and cheese. STEP ELEVEN: In a small bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs and melted butter. STEP TEN: Sprinkle the remaining one cup of shredded cheese over the top of the mac and cheese. It will look a bit soupy but it will thicken as it cooks. STEP NINE: Pour pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. STEP EIGHT: Remove from heat and stir in the cooked pasta. STEP SEVEN: Stir in 4 cups of cheese into the pot and stir until cheese is melted. That’s because it usually has an anti-caking agent on it which means it doesn’t melt as well. It’s best to grate your own cheese rather than use the pre-grated version in the bag. HOW TO MAKE THIS BAKED MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE A dash of hot sauce, a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, or what about mixing jalapeno jack cheese into your cheese mixture instead of one of the cheddar cheese varieties to kick up the heat. SPICE: Add a bit of spice to this already amazing dish. ![]() PASTA: You can use classic elbow pasta or if you like something a little thicker and more substantial, swap it for corkscrew pasta, known as cavatappi or cellentani. Mix these in when you are mixing together the noodles and cheese together. You can also add extra nutrition by including broccoli or other veggies. ![]() Chicken, shrimp, or mac and cheese with bacon are great ideas. Mix the two then use as per the instructions.ĪDDITIONS: You can also add some meat or fish to the recipe to make it a little more filling. Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for even more cheesy goodness for this classic comfort food.īREADCRUMBS: If you can’t find any herb-flavored breadcrumbs, use normal panko breadcrumbs, and add dried mixed herbs. ![]() Or you can go for stronger types of cheese but remember, this will make the cheesy sauce taste stronger. CHEESE: You can swap the cheddar cheese for mozzarella or even Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese if you prefer. ![]()
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