Pioneer Woman's Mac and Cheese
Pioneer Woman's Mac and Cheese is a rich and creamy dish made with a classic roux-based sauce, delivering ultimate smoothness and flavor.
Equipment
- stock pot
- Sauce Pan
- Silicone Utensils
Ingredients
- 4 cups macaroni dry
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2-½ cups whole milk can be substituted with 1 ½ cups skim milk and 1 cup cream
- 2 teaspoon dry mustard more if desired
- 1 whole egg
- 1 lb cheese, grated combination of sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, and Monterrey jack
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni until very firm. Macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot. Drain.
- In a small bowl, beat egg.
- In a large pot, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook mixture for five minutes, whisking constantly.
- Pour in milk, add mustard, and whisk until smooth. Cook for five minutes or until very thick. Reduce heat to low.
- Take ¼ cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking eggs. Whisk together till smooth.
- Pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth.
- Add in cheese and stir to melt.
- Add salts and pepper. Taste sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed!
- Pour in drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
Serve immediately for the ultimate creaminess or bake with extra cheese for a crispy top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 548kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 24gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 747mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 899IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 513mgIron: 1mg
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