The Ultimate Baked Mac And Cheese
The Ultimate Baked Mac And Cheese
This take on the classic comfort food uses four different kinds of cheese to deliver a decadent and rich mac and cheese that will wow your family and friends.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
8
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dutch oven
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cup light cream
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 3/4 cup white cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for the topping
- 3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, grated
- 3/4 cup pecorino romano, coarsely grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chives, thinly sliced
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook pasta according to the box instructions, but make sure to keep it al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
- Sprinkle in flour, and using a whisk, stir constantly for 5 minutes.
- Add light cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Increase heat and continue to stir.
- When liquid reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Gradually add mascarpone and all the cheeses (except 4 ounces of cheddar) in small handfuls until completely melted, creating a smooth and creamy cheese sauce.
- Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well until completely incorporated.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake until the edges started to bubble and the top is golden brown.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, garnish with chives, and serve.