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Creamy Mac and Cheese

Nothing could be tastier than a good portion of well known creamy Mac and Cheese. Once you try it you will come back more and more to this recipe. Easy, fast and tasty!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Mac and Cheese Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 903kcal
Author: Annie

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • casserole

Ingredients

  • 400 gr pasta
  • 40 gr sea salt

Cheese Sauce:

  • 100 gr cheddar
  • 100 gr gouda
  • 100 gr emmentaler
  • 100 gr parmigiano
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 ½ cups milk
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground garlic
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

  • Boil 400 grams (14 oz) of pasta as mentioned on the package.
  • Grate 400 grams (14 oz) of cheese (100 gr of each: Cheddar, Gouda, Emmentaler and Parmesan).
  • In a thick-bottomed stewpan, melt 60 grams(4 tbsp) of butter at medium heat. Slowly add 30 grams(2 tbsp) of flour and stir well with a whisk.
  • Then gently pour the 800 ml (3 ½ cup) of milk, stirring constantly until the flour will dissolve completely. 
  • Lower the temperature, and add a pinch of salt, pepper, ground garlic and a little grated nutmeg. Mix well and then incorporate 350 grams (12 oz) of cheese, until it is melted.
  • At the moment the pasta is boiled, drain it and then pour it in a casserole. Add the sauce over the pasta and mix gently not to break the pasta. Then garnish the casserole with the remaining cheese. 
  • Put it in the preheated oven at 180°C (370°F) for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve immediatly.

Nutrition

Calories: 903kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 4493mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1299IU | Calcium: 819mg | Iron: 2mg