Macaroni and Cheese dish

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Macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese dish, known as Mac and Cheese, is an absolute classic among comfort foods. Creamy cheese sauce with cheddar and parmesan, enveloping soft elbow macaroni, is a great idea for a quick and filling lunch or dinner. Simple béchamel sauce becomes the base for the stringy cheese, which gives the dish an exceptionally velvety texture and intense flavor. This is a dish that both children and adults will love - delicious, homemade and ready in a few minutes! 

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Ingredients

Ingredients

  1. 200 g elbow macaroni
  2. 150g cheddar cheese (grated)
  3. 50g parmesan (grated)

bechamel sauce

  1. 1 cup of milk
  2. 1 flat tablespoon butter
  3. 1 flat tablespoon of wheat flour
  4. freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Cook pasta al dente in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour and mix thoroughly. Cook for about 1 minute over low heat, stirring constantly to create a light roux.

  3. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly with a whisk until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper.

  4. Add grated cheddar and parmesan to the hot béchamel sauce, stir until the cheese is completely melted and you have a smooth, cheesy sauce.

  5. Mix the cooked pasta with the hot cheese sauce until well combined.

Macaroni and cheese

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  • Author: DishesOfTheDay
  • Updated: 2025-04-07