Recipe: Perfect Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni & Cheese.

You can cook Macaroni & Cheese using 10 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Macaroni & Cheese

1. It's 1/2 pound of Macaroni Noodles (Cavatappi).
2. It's 1 Cup of Whole Milk.
3. It's 1/2 Cup of Heavy Cream.
4. You need 1/3 Cup of White Cheddar Cheese.
5. It's 1/3 Cup of Shredded Parmesan.
6. Prepare 2 Tbsp of Flour.
7. Prepare 2 Tbsp of Butter.
8. Prepare 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil.
9. You need 1 tsp of Sea Salt.
10. You need 1 tsp of Ground Black Pepper.

Macaroni & Cheese instructions

1. Prepare Macaroni as per directions on package..
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. When the butter is melted and sizzling, stir in the flour to create a paste and cook 1 minute. Slowly add the milk and cream, whisking to create a smooth sauce. Let cook about 5 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon..
3. Turn off heat..
4. Slowly whisk in cheeses, a little at a time until a thick, cheesy creamy sauce is formed..
5. Pour over drained Macaroni, stirring to incorporate. Serve..
6. Optional: add Macaroni to oiled baking pan, add cheese sauce, stir gently and bake for 25 minutes or until golden crust begins to form on top of Macaroni mixture..