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This sharp cheddar macaroni and cheese has a great cheesy, taste. It is packed with the warmth of a comfort food and the deliciousnss of cheddar cheese in a creamy rich sauce.
Sharp cheddar macaroni and cheese is a favorite around here. I know that everyone has used a box of mac and cheese at one time or another because we all are in a hurry some time. Me too, but honestly this has a lot more flavor and doesn't take that long to make.
The deliciousness of a rich cream sauce filled with sharp cheddar cheese is hard to beat. I have yet to see anyone not want to dig into this cheesy concoction when it comes out of the oven.
This is the kind of meal that the whole family will enjoy. Kids enjoy this dish just as much as the adults. It is also a great alternative to french fries when you are serving hamburgers or hot dogs.
There are so many ways to serve this dish. You can make it for a whole meal, maybe add some pieces of ham or chicken to the dish. You could serve it as a side with burger or ribs. No matter how you serve it , it always seems to be a hit with everyone.
Hear are some other comfort food dishes
- Chicken with bow tie pasta
- Chicken pot pie
- Pot roast sandwich gravy
Ingredients for cheddar mac and cheese
- Elbow macaroni-you can use whatever pasta that you like
- Butter-needed to make the delicious sauce
- Flour-thickens the sauce
- Milk-for thinning the sauce
- Cream-for extra creaminess, can add more milk instead
- Salt-for flavor
- Pepper-we like the added little flavor it brings to the sauce
Making mac and cheese
Bring a large pasta pan to a boil and add the pasta. Cook for 10 minutes and then take the pasta out of the water.
In a large pan melt the butter and then add the flour. Mix for about 1 minute to get rid of the flour taste.
Add the milk and cream to the mixture and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat a little and stir until it is thickened.
Add the cheese to the mixture and stir until incorporated. Now add the pasta to the sauce and mix until combined.
Pour the mixture into the buttered baking dish. If you want top with the extra cheese.Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned.
Adding additional cheddar cheese to the dish
Add ons to mac and cheese
- Add pieces of cooked ham for protein
- Add some vegetables like broccoli
- Add delicious bacon cooked
- Top with a bread crumb mixture of butter and read crumbs
Sharp cheddar macaroni and cheese
Ingredients
- ½ lb. elbow macaroni
- 7 Tbsps. butter
- 7 Tbsps. flour
- 2 ¾ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, plus ¼ cup for top, optional
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Grease an 8 x 8 inch or 9 x 9 inch pan.
- Bring a large pan of water with a pinch of salt, along with a colander to a boil. Add the macaroni and turn down the water to medium heat. Cook macaroni for 10 minutes, then take out of the water.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
- When the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the milk and cream to a boil, then cook till it thickens.
- Add the cheese, salt, and pepper and mix till incorporated.
- Mix in the macaroni, then pour into a buttered baking dish and top with the rest of the cheese if you want.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until just brown.
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