Mac and Cheese

Name: Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Estadounidense
Ingredients: 0.9 lb Macaroni; 2.5 cups Cheddar cheese; 2 cups Milk; 3.5 tbsp Butter; 1/3 cup Flour; 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 tsp Salt

Creamy macaroni coated in a rich, velvety cheddar cheese sauce, baked to a golden gratin. The quintessential American comfort food that kids and adults love.

15 minPrep

30 minCook

45 minTotal

6Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

400 g Macaroni
250 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
500 ml Milk
50 g Butter
40 g Flour
40 g Breadcrumbs
1 tsp Salt

Nutrition facts

per serving

520 kcal

Calories

22 g

Protein

52 g

Carbs

25 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

50 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairy

Instructions

1
Cook the macaroni al dente and drain.
2
Melt the butter, add the flour and cook one minute.
3
Pour in the milk gradually, whisking until thickened.
4
Stir in the grated cheese until melted.
5
Mix the sauce with the macaroni and transfer to a dish.
6
Top with breadcrumbs and bake 15 minutes at 200°C (400°F).

Chef tips

Grate the cheese yourself; pre-shredded cheese does not melt as well.

Substitutions

Mix several cheeses like gruyère or mozzarella for more flavor.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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