The Best Macaroni And Cheese Receita

Discover the ultimate comfort food! This creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese recipe is a family favorite, boasting a customizable cheese blend and a versatile sauce that doubles as an amazing Alfredo. Our secret? Homemade cheese sauce from scratch for unparalleled richness and flavor. Get ready for the most delicious mac and cheese you've ever tasted!

Preparo 15 min

Cozimento 40 min

Calorias 957.7 kcal

Proteína 56g

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Ingredientes para The Best Macaroni And Cheese

3 chicken bouillon cubes
Hot Water
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus an additional 1/2 cup for topping)
1 pound elbow macaroni

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Como fazer The Best Macaroni And Cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, prepare the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly (this is your roux).
Gradually whisk in 3 cups chicken broth (made from 3 bouillon cubes and water), ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens slightly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half.
Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Butter a 13x9 inch baking dish.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly.
Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

150g

Carbs

33g

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Quanto tempo leva para fazer The Best Macaroni And Cheese?

The Best Macaroni And Cheese leva cerca de 55 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparo e 40 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem The Best Macaroni And Cheese?

The Best Macaroni And Cheese tem aproximadamente 957.7 calorias por porção, com cerca de 56 g de proteína, 33 g de carboidratos e 75 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para The Best Macaroni And Cheese?

Os principais ingredientes de The Best Macaroni And Cheese são Chicken Bouillon Cubes, Hot Water, Butter, Flour, Half And Half, Cheese. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.