Mac and Cheese: American-Style Macaroni and Cheese
Origin of the recipe
Mac 'n' cheese is a traditional American dish made with boiled macaroni and a creamy cheese sauce. Legend has it that President Thomas Jefferson brought the recipe from Italy, and his personal black chef not only perfected it but also shared it with the slave community, who loved the hearty and inexpensive dish. If you want to make this classic casserole, it's a must-have with cheddar cheese.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Salt
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Milk
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Flour
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Black pepper
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Pasta
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Mozzarella cheese
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Cream
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Butter
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Dry garlic
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Sweet paprika
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Cheddar cheese
Kitchen utensils
- Spoon
- Pot
- Pan
Creamy, cheesy, and incredibly hearty—mac and cheese is the perfect dish for a home-cooked dinner. This simple pasta with a rich, cheesy sauce takes just 20 minutes to prepare, yet it feels like a true culinary masterpiece. This classic recipe will captivate both adults and children!
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Place the pan over low heat, melt the butter in it, add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Step 2:
Add warm milk, sweet paprika, dry garlic, stir until thickened.
Step 3:
Add the cheddar and mozzarella to the sauce, breaking them into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese is completely melted.
Step 4:
Pour in the cream and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Step 5:
At the same time, boil the pasta, but 1 minute less than indicated on the package.
Step 6:
Add the finished pasta to the sauce in the pan and cook for another minute and a half.
Cooking tips
For every 100 grams of dry pasta, add 1 liter of boiling water and 10 grams of salt. Then, cook according to the package directions.
Cheddar can be replaced with Maasdam, Gruyere, Gouda or other types of semi-hard and hard cheeses (in this case, the dish will no longer be authentic, but will be no less delicious).
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