How do I make the cheesiest macaroni and cheese?

Get your cheese fix with our ultimate macaroni and cheese recipe! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Indulgence at its finest!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make the cheesiest macaroni and cheese. Items include: macaroni butter flour milk cheddar cheese mustard powder salt pepper

macaroni 8 ounces
butter 4 tablespoons
flour 4 tablespoons
milk 2 cups
cheddar cheese 3 cups, grated
mustard powder 1 teaspoon
salt 1/2 teaspoon
pepper 1/4 teaspoon

Take note
Please exercise caution while working with hot pots and boiling water.

1

Boil the pasta

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water for flavor. Add the macaroni and cook it according to the package instructions until it's al dente.

2

Make the cheese sauce

In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for a minute, making a roux. Gradually whisk in milk, making sure there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the grated cheddar cheese, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and velvety.

3

Combine pasta and cheese sauce

Once the pasta is cooked and drained, pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni. Gently stir the sauce and pasta together until every piece of macaroni is coated in cheesy goodness.

4

Bake to perfection

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a baking dish. Top with additional grated cheddar cheese for an extra cheesy crust. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

5

Serve and enjoy!

Remove the macaroni and cheese from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Grab a spoon, dig in, and savor the creamy, cheesy deliciousness. It's okay to have seconds, or thirds, we won't judge!