Really The Best Ever Mac N Cheese Recette

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this decadent, gourmet mac & cheese! This recipe uses large pasta shells for maximum cheesy goodness and a perfectly crispy panko topping. Paired perfectly with a stout, this recipe is better than your grandma's (don't tell her!). Prepare for cheesy perfection!

Préparation 15 min

Cuisson 80 min

Calories 500.2 kcal

Protéines 38g

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Ingrédients pour Really The Best Ever Mac N Cheese

Panko Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
White Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
Mild Cheddar Cheese
Pasta Shells
1/4 cup heavy cream

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Comment préparer Really The Best Ever Mac N Cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a small bowl, toss 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Spread on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Cook 1 pound large pasta shells (chiocciole, conchiglie, or large elbow macaroni) according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, until smooth and bubbly.
Gradually whisk in 3 cups whole milk. Add 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 bay leaf.
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.
Stir in 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and cheese sauce. Stir until well coated.
Pour the macaroni and cheese into a well-buttered 9x13 inch baking dish.
Drizzle 1/4 cup heavy cream around the edges of the casserole.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top, followed by the toasted panko bread crumbs.
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
For extra browning, broil for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

Fat

88g

Carbs

13g

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Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Really The Best Ever Mac N Cheese ?

Really The Best Ever Mac N Cheese prend environ 95 minutes du début à la fin — environ 15 minutes de préparation et 80 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Really The Best Ever Mac N Cheese ?

Really The Best Ever Mac N Cheese contient environ 500.2 calories par portion, avec environ 38 g de protéines, 13 g de glucides et 44 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Really The Best Ever Mac N Cheese ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Really The Best Ever Mac N Cheese sont Panko Breadcrumbs, Butter, Flour, Milk, Dry Mustard, White Pepper. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.