Beecher'S "World'S Best" Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Beecher'S "World'S Best" Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SAUCE; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 7 ounces aged white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 3/4 cups); 1 ounce monterey jack cheese, grated (1/4 cup); 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; PASTA; 6 ounces penne pasta (about 3 1/4 cups); 1 ounce aged white cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup); 1 ounce monterey jack cheese, grated (1/4 cup); 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder

Servings: persons

SAUCE
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
7 ounces aged white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 ounce monterey jack cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
PASTA
6 ounces penne pasta (about 3 1/4 cups)
1 ounce aged white cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 ounce monterey jack cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder

1
To prepare sauce, melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Continue whisking and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add cheeses, salt, chili powder and garlic powder. Stir until cheese is melted and all ingredients are incorporated, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Butter or oil an 8-inch baking dish. Cook penne 2 minutes less than package directions. (It will finish cooking in the oven.) Rinse pasta in cold water and drain well.
3
Combine pasta and sauce in a medium bowl; mix carefully but thoroughly. Scrape the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with cheeses and then the chili powder.
4
Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SAUCE, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Beecher'S "World'S Best" Mac & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beecher'S "World'S Best" Mac & Cheese

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