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Mac & Cheese

4 servings
Vegetarian Diet, American Boiling

Most kids in the USA love Mac & Cheese. The good news is that it’s simple to make, even when you try to prepare it totally from scratch. If you’re short on time, you can skip preparing the optional herb crust. However, if you can spare a few extra minutes,...

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... you’ll transform this already delicious meal into a masterpiece!

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Tom the Chef Tom the Chef Founder
January 18, 2024
  • 30 min.
  • 30 min.
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Ingredients:

Mac & cheese:

Optional herb crust:

Optional protein (choose one or skip):

Tools:

Recipes

Best served with:

Herb Baguette

Directions:

1. Optional Protein:

1.1. If you decided to add extra protein to your mac & cheese, prepare the protein you selected (based on the recipe) and put aside.

Note:
Disregard the step if you skipping protein.

2. Prepare mac & cheese:

2.1.

Cook your pasta (follow the instructions on the box for cooking store-bought pasta) or prepare and cook homemade pasta. Then, drain with a colander and place it back into the pot.

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2.2. Add:

Optionally, add sautéed protein
2 cups of mozzarella
½ cup of grated parmesan
2 cups of heavy cream
¾ TSP of salt
¼ TSP of ground pepper

Thoroughly stir together using spatula (or tongs if you selected a longer type of pasta).

Tip:
If you prefer thicker mac & cheese sauce, return the entire pot to medium heat and cook until thickened. But keep in mind that slight cooling will thicken the sauce even more.

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2.3.

Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.

3. Optional herb crust:

3.1.

Set oven to 350°F.

3.2. Preheat fry pan on medium-high heat with 1 TBSP of frying oil and add:

½ cup of breadcrumbs
2 TBSP of herbs of your choice -fresh finely cut (or 1 TBSP of dried)

Sauté together for about 1 – 2 minutes.

3.3. Take pan off the burner and add:

½ cup of grated parmesan
1 clove of garlic – grated
Pinch of salt
Pinch of ground pepper

Thoroughly stir together.

4. Assemble & Bake:

4.1.

Place mac & cheese into a medium baking dish.

4.2.

Evenly cover with herb crust.

4.3.

Bake in a preheated oven for about 10 minutes.

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