Macaroni and Cheese
- sylviaedouard
- Mar 17
- 1 min read
Make the creamiest homemade baked macaroni and cheese. This easy recipe uses a secret chicken broth trick and a rich cheese blend for ultimate flavor.
Ultimate Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Few dishes bring people together quite like a bubbling, golden pan of homemade macaroni and cheese. It stands as the undisputed king of comfort food, offering warm, cheesy goodness in every single bite. However, not all macaroni and cheese recipes deliver the same results.
Many homemade versions end up dry, grainy, or entirely lacking in flavor. This recipe completely changes the game. We use a unique cooking technique and a carefully crafted custard base to ensure your pasta stays incredibly creamy, even after baking. We also pack the dish with a dynamic blend of spices and cheeses that elevate it from a simple side dish to a spectacular main course.
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Notes/Special Instructions
Boiling the macaroni in chicken broth adds a ton of flavor. It almost tastes like the mac and cheese contains meat. It helps reduce the amount of seasoning you have to add later on.
Notes
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 F (176 C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish
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Step 2: Pour chicken broth in a large pot and bring to a boil.
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Step 3: Stir in the macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
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Step 4: Drain macaroni, (do not rinse.
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Step 5: In a larger bowl add evaporated milk, egg, heavy cream, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground mustard, onion powder, cayenne pepper, creole seasoning, and white pepper. Whisk well and set a side.
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Step 6: In a separate bowl add cooked macaroni, butter, velveeta cheese and half of the cheeses. Stir and pour into a baking dish.
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Step 7: Add the remaining cheese on top and pour in the custard. Finish it with a little sprinkle of smoked paprika.
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Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese is as brown on top as you’d like.
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Step 9: Remove from the oven and enjoy.
Instructions
8oz elbow macaroni
32oz chicken broth + 2 cups water
4Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup Colby cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup Velveeta
1 12oz can evaporated milk
1 egg
1 cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp sour cream
1/2 tbsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp creole seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Ingredients
Macaroni and Cheese
Head Chef
Sylvia
Servings :
Calories:
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
35 min
Rest Time
none
Total Time
45 min
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