Awesome Mac And Cheese Rezept

This creamy, dreamy mac and cheese recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Inspired by an Allrecipes favorite, this dish is surprisingly quick to assemble and delivers ultimate cheesy comfort. Get ready for perfectly cooked pasta smothered in a rich, three-cheese sauce with a delightfully crispy top. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Vorbereitung 20 Min.

Kochzeit 60 Min.

Kalorien 549.8 kcal

Eiweiß 46g

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Zutaten für Awesome Mac And Cheese

1 pound elbow macaroni
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups warmed whole milk
1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
paprika, for sprinkling (optional)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Zubereitung von Awesome Mac And Cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in 3 cups of warmed whole milk, a little at a time, ensuring a smooth consistency. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir gently to combine.
Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with paprika (optional).
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Check for doneness around the 45 minute mark.
Let rest for 10-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

Fat

98g

Carbs

14g

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Awesome Mac And Cheese?

Awesome Mac And Cheese dauert insgesamt etwa 80 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 60 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Awesome Mac And Cheese?

Awesome Mac And Cheese hat etwa 549.8 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 46 g Eiweiß, 14 g Kohlenhydraten und 48 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Awesome Mac And Cheese?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Awesome Mac And Cheese sind Elbow Macaroni, Butter, All Purpose Flour, Milk, Salt And Pepper, Cayenne Pepper. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.