The Secret to Creamy Mac and Cheese

If you’re assigned to bring mac and cheese and want to impress everyone, make Smokin’ & Grillin with AB‘s recipe. It will teach you the secret to creamy mac and cheese. It’s incredibly delicious, easy to prepare, and perfect for sharing. It has been our go-to macaroni and cheese recipe ever since we tried it.

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Some people think that in order to make delicious mac & cheese, you need to put in a lot of ingredients, but that’s not the case for this recipe. You only need macaroni, Monterey jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, creole kick, all-purpose flour, butter, and whole milk. If you want to make it savory and smoky, use bacon grease instead of butter. Remember to use block cheese instead of shredded cheese as it melts evenly and tastes fresher.

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Creamy Mac and Cheese Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 lb Monterey jack cheese block (shredded)
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese block (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon of creole kick
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of salted butter or bacon grease
• 2 cups of whole milk

How to Make Creamy Mac and Cheese

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 325F.

Step 2:

Place a pan over heat. Add butter and let it melt. Once melted, slowly add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for a minute.

Step 3:

Slowly whisk in the first cup of milk. Once it becomes thick, slowly add the remaining cup, whisking after every addition.

Step 4:

Sprinkle the shredded cheese, while continuously whisking to melt the cheese.

Step 5:

Add the cooked elbow macaroni to your casserole and spread it evenly. Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni and mix until well combined.

Step 6:

Season with the creole kick and mix well. Make a taste test and add more if needed.

Step 7:

Sprinkle more cheddar and Monterey shredded cheese on top. Cover the top with aluminum foil.

Step 8:

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. If you want the top brown, remove the foil and cook it for a few more minutes. Serve and enjoy!

The Secret to Creamy Mac and Cheese