Dash of ChefDash of Chef
← Back to recipes
Ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese
north americandinnermeal

Ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese

By Tasty80 min🍽 12 servings

This mac n cheese is the ultimate comfort food with its gooey, cheesy goodness and crispy breadcrumb topping, perfect for any day of the week.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).

  2. 2

    In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon crispy and the fat has rendered.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, bread crumbs, chives, and parsley. Stir and cook until the bread crumbs are toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot.

  4. 4

    In the same pot on medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until combined.

  5. 5

    Add the evaporated milk and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, mustard powder, and cayenne. Whisk to incorporate and smooth any lumps. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.

  6. 6

    Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Add the cheddar, Gruyère, Colby Jack, Gouda, and provolone cheese, then fold the cheeses into the pasta. If it seems too dry, add more milk to your liking.

  8. 8

    Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar.

  9. 9

    Bake for 45 minutes, or until the mac ‘n’ cheese is bubbly, melted, and golden brown on top.

  10. 10

    Serve with a sprinkle of the bread crumb mixture for added flavor!

  11. 11

    Enjoy!

Recipe from tasty.co

Comments

500
Loading comments...

Ingredients delivered in ~45 min

via Instacart from 1,400+ stores

Rate this recipe
0
Like or save this recipe

Ingredients (20)

  • ½ lb bacon, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup fresh chives, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3 cups evaporated milk
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb macaroni, cooked
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup gruyère cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup colby jack cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup provolone cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese