Mac and cheese, the american pasta bake

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Main Dish
6 servings
Very Easy
59 min

Craving a recipe filled with cheese? Try our Mac and Cheese! An easy dish straight from the United States. Comforting and creamy, Mac & Cheese is the perfect meal for cold and rainy days. It’s also a great anti-waste alternative! A way to give a boost to your pasta leftovers ;-)

Ingredients

6

Materials

  • pot, whisk, baking dish

Preparation

Preparation30 min
Cook time29 min
  • Mac and cheese, the american pasta bake - Preparation step 1Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water for 9 minutes. Reserve.
  • Mac and cheese, the american pasta bake - Preparation step 2Add the milk gradually while whisking. The béchamel should thicken. Season with salt, pepper, and add ground nutmeg.
  • Mac and cheese, the american pasta bake - Preparation step 3Remove from heat and add the grated cheeses. Stir well.
  • Mac and cheese, the american pasta bake - Preparation step 4Add the drained macaroni and mix well.
  • Mac and cheese, the american pasta bake - Preparation step 5Pour this mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  • Mac and cheese, the american pasta bake - Preparation step 6Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
  • Mac and cheese, the american pasta bake - Preparation step 7And there you have it, your Mac and Cheese is ready!

Observations

Grated Comté cheese: you can replace it with another cheese.
Breadcrumbs: you can replace them with grated cheese, or omit them altogether.
Elbow macaroni: these are the iconic pasta for Mac and Cheese, but you can use other types of pasta.

Cookware

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