Cheese Sauce For Mac & Cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown. For the cheese sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue to whisk and cook for about 2 minutes. Very slowly add the milk, a little at a time, whisking constantly. Once all the milk has been added, cook, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
- Preparation Time10 mins
- Cooking Time20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
Boil the pasta, drain. Make the cheese sauce by combining a fat (butter), and starch (flour), then whisking in the milk products. Cook the sauce until it’s nice and thick. Add in shredded cheeses, stir well. The only mac and cheese I knew came in a box, and the powdered cheese was way better than the canned. Years ago I started experimenting with macaroni and cheese to serve alongside my mini meatloaves, and in the process learned how to make white sauce.
2) Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce.
3) Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place baking dish under a hot grill and brown the cheddar cheese on top.
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- Preparation Time10 mins
- Cooking Time20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
How To Make Cheese Sauce For Mac & Cheese
2) Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce.
3) Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place baking dish under a hot grill and brown the cheddar cheese on top.