Darius Cook's 6 Cheese Mac & Cheese
The best way to improve on classic Mac and Cheese? Make it even cheesier!
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cooked Pasta elbow macaroni works best
- 1 stick Butter
- 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Half & Half
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 4 cups Cheese shredded - use any combination of cheeses you enjoy, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Over high heat, melt butter in a large saucepan, and stir in the flour until it forms a thick paste. This creates the roux, which is a base in many sauces.
- Pour in the half and half and heavy cream, stirring occasionally. Allow the mixture to come to a boil.
- Add the cheese, heavy cream, and seasonings, stirring thoroughly; reduce to a low heat.
- Allow the cheese to melt until it is thickened into a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake until the top is a lovely golden brown, about 30 to 45 minutes.