PREP TIME: 15 MINS | COOK TIME: 30 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS | SERVINGS: 6 – 8
Make dinner exciting with this dreamy Mac & Cheese. With a thick creamy texture and just enough cheesy goodness, this without a doubt will always be a blast!
INGREDIENTS
4 c. dried macaroni
1 large whole egg beaten
4 tbsp butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. whole milk
2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard more if desired
16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese grated
1/2 tsp salt more to taste
1/2 tsp seasoned salt more to taste
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Optional Spices:
cayenne pepper
paprika
thyme
Optional Toppings:
2 c. sharp cheddar cheese grated
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
HOW TO MAKE PIONEER WOMAN MAC AND CHEESE
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees. And using a nonstick cooking spray, grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: According to package directions, cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain when done and set aside.
Step 3: In a small mixing bowl, add the egg and beat. Set aside.
Step 4: In a large pot, melt the butter. Once melted, evenly sprinkle the flour over and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes over medium-low heat until golden. Take off the heat, then add the milk and mustard. Whisk until smooth.
Step 5: Place the pot back to heat and allow the mixture to boil while stirring. Then, decrease the heat to a simmer, stirring perpetually for about 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce has thickened. And adjust the heat to low.
Step 6: Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and gradually stir it into the beaten egg until smooth. Add this to the sauce, whisking constantly. Then, add the cheese and stir until melted. Season with half tsp each of salt and pepper, then any of the optional seasonings.
Step 7: To the sauce, add the drained pasta and toss to evenly combine. You can serve this straight away or pour everything into the prepared baking dish and top with extra 2 cups of shredded cheese, then bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Before serving, garnish with some fresh parsley. Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving: 1/6 of the recipe | Calories: 965kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1219mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1690IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 960mg | Iron: 2.5mg
Ingredients
- 4 c. dried macaroni
- 1 large whole egg beaten
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 c. whole milk
- 2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard more if desired
- 16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt more to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Optional Spices:
- cayenne pepper
- paprika
- thyme
- Optional Toppings:
- 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees. And using a nonstick cooking spray, grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: According to package directions, cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain when done and set aside.
Step 3: In a small mixing bowl, add the egg and beat. Set aside.
Step 4: In a large pot, melt the butter. Once melted, evenly sprinkle the flour over and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes over medium-low heat until golden. Take off the heat, then add the milk and mustard. Whisk until smooth.
Step 5: Place the pot back to heat and allow the mixture to boil while stirring. Then, decrease the heat to a simmer, stirring perpetually for about 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce has thickened. And adjust the heat to low.
Step 6: Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and gradually stir it into the beaten egg until smooth. Add this to the sauce, whisking constantly. Then, add the cheese and stir until melted. Season with half tsp each of salt and pepper, then any of the optional seasonings.
Step 7: To the sauce, add the drained pasta and toss to evenly combine. You can serve this straight away or pour everything into the prepared baking dish and top with extra 2 cups of shredded cheese, then bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Before serving, garnish with some fresh parsley. Enjoy!
