Fancy Oven-Baked Mac and Cheese
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An incredibly rich, creamy, and cheesy baked mac and cheese made with a smooth Mornay sauce and a bubbly, toasted top layer. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor for a fraction of the price.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Boil the macaroni noodles until slightly undercooked and drain. → Melt butter, whisk in flour, and gradually add milk and cream to create a thick béchamel sauce. → Stir grated cheeses into the sauce to make a rich Mornay sauce, then season to taste. → Mix the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, then layer it in a baking dish with more cheese. → Bake at 350°F (176°C) for 20-25 minutes, then brown the top layer with a torch or broiler.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Boil the macaroni noodles until slightly undercooked and drain. → Melt butter, whisk in flour, and gradually add milk and cream to create a thick béchamel sauce. → Stir grated cheeses into the sauce to make a rich Mornay sauce, then season to taste. → Mix the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, then layer it in a baking dish with more cheese. → Bake at 350°F (176°C) for 20-25 minutes, then brown the top layer with a torch or broiler.
Introduction
An incredibly rich, creamy, and cheesy baked mac and cheese made with a smooth Mornay sauce and a bubbly, toasted top layer. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor for a fraction of the price.
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season generously with salt, add macaroni, and boil for 1 minute less than the package instructions (approx. 8-9 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Grate and combine the Monterey Jack and Sharp Cheddar cheeses in a large bowl, mixing them thoroughly.
Step 3
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to make a roux.
Step 4
Slowly stream and whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream. Whisk continuously until the mixture is hot and thickened into a smooth béchamel sauce.
Step 5
Add 1.5 cups of the mixed cheese into the sauce, whisking until completely melted. Then, add another 1.5 cups of the cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Grate your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly into the sauce.
Undercook the pasta by about 1 minute because it will continue to cook and absorb moisture while baking in the oven.
Salt the pasta cooking water aggressively—it should be almost as salty as the ocean to properly season the noodles from within.
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