American
Creamy Mac n Cheese Recipe
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Directions
Main Steps
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Preheat & Prep
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Preheat your oven to 350Β°F.
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Grease a baking dish with butter so the macaroni wonβt stick.
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Cook the Pasta
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add the elbow macaroni and cook until tender (according to package directions).
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Drain and set aside.
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Make the Cheese Sauce
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Heat a pot over medium heat.
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Add 2 tbsp butter. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour.
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Stir continuously to form a smooth paste (a roux).
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Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
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Once smooth, begin adding half of the shredded Cheddar a little at a time, stirring until melted.
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Then add half of the Monterey Jack, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
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Mix in the Creole Kick seasoning.
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Assemble the Mac N Cheese
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Add the cooked macaroni into the greased baking dish.
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Slowly pour the creamy cheese sauce over the macaroni while stirring to coat evenly.
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Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar and Monterey Jack over the top.
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(Tip: Save a little extra cheese for adding after the covered bake.)
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Bake
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Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350Β°F for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil, add the last handful of cheese, and bake 20 more minutes uncovered until golden and bubbly.
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Serve
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Let it rest for 5β10 minutes, then serve warm and creamy!