The Cheesiest Indulgent Mac-n-Cheese
The Cheesiest Indulgent Mac-n-Cheese to make the kid in you rejoice. With its extra creamy sauce, you'll be hard-pressed not to mutter "Mmmmm" with every single bite.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ to 1 cup half & half
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar
- 8 ounces monterey jack
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 handful of parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to instructions, strain, and set aside and shred your cheese.16 ounces elbow macaroni
- Make a roux by whisking together butter and flour over low heat in a Dutch Oven.4 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup flour
- Add milk, 1/2 cup of half & half, chili powder, onion powder, nutmeg, and about 2/3 of your shredded cheese. Whisk over low heat until smooth.1 cup milk, ½ to 1 cup half & half, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 8 ounces sharp cheddar, 8 ounces monterey jack, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Add cooked macaroni and mix until coated evenly with cheese sauce. Add more half & half if needed. It should be pretty loose and easy to stir. Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.salt and pepper to taste
- Remove from heat and stir in the rest of your cheese. Garnish with parsley for some freshness and enjoy!1 handful of parsley for garnish
Notes
- Always use a block of cheese and grate it yourself for the best results.
- Low and slow is the best practice for heating your cheese sauce!