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Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese

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Ingredients

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Single Serving Macaroni & Cheese

½ cup pastawith nooks & crannies (shells, elbows, etc.)

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

⅛ tsp garlic powder

⅛ tsp paprika

⅛ tsp ground mustard

½ cup whole milk

½ cup freshly-grated cheese(sharp cheddar and parmesan)

Kosher saltto taste

black pepper.freshly-ground

toppingsbreadcrumbs, broccoli, onions, etc., if desired

Fill a medium saucepan with water and add a few generous pinches of salt. Bring to a boil. Then, boil the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and return the pot back to the stove.

Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat. Add the flour and spices and whisk to make a thick roux.

Next, slowly whisk the milk into the roux. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cheese. Stir until smooth. Taste and add salt, pepper, and more spices if needed.

Fold the pasta into the cheese sauce. At this point, you can add any mix-ins such as cooked bacon, broccoli, etc. and eat straight from the pan.

To make baked mac and cheese, spoon the pasta into a greased, heatproof dish. Sprinkle more cheese and breadcrumbs over the top and broil on high for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melty and golden-brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Create a Silky Roux Base 🧈
Melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour to create a paste, then cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly to eliminate the raw flour taste before adding milk.
Temper Your Milk Gradually 🥛
Add milk slowly to your roux while whisking continuously to prevent lumps; this creates an ultra-creamy sauce that clings perfectly to every pasta piece.
Grate Your Own Cheese Fresh ⚙️
Pre-packaged shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent melting smoothly; freshly grating block cheese ensures a silky, luxurious sauce with superior flavor.
Build Layers of Flavor with Spices 🧂
Toast the garlic powder, ground mustard, and paprika in the hot butter before adding flour to bloom their flavors and create a more complex, restaurant-quality taste.
Remove from Heat Before Adding Cheese 🔥
Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before stirring in cheese; this prevents the cheese from becoming grainy or separating from the sauce.