Macaroni And Cheese For Grownups Recipe

Name: Macaroni And Cheese For Grownups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups 2% low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper or 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste); 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers or 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, diced (or to taste); 3 cups assorted cheese, shredded or crumbled; 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked al dente; 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb; 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper or 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers or 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, diced (or to taste)
3 cups assorted cheese, shredded or crumbled
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

1
Melt the butter in a heavy skillet.
2
Add the onion and saute on medium heat until softened and mostly cooked-about 10 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for one more minute-be careful not to brown the garlic.
4
Whisk the flour in.
5
Cook while stirring for three minutes.
6
Uncooked flour tastes bad!
7
Whisk in the milk.
8
Continue to stir until the mixture barely begins to boil.
9
It should be a little bubbly and beginning to thicken.
10
Add the vinegar while whisking-if the milk is hot it won't curdle and the vinegar brightens up the sauce.
11
Add salt and pepper to taste.
12
If you don't want black flecks use white pepper instead.
13
Add a dash of Tobasco.
14
Taste then add more if you like.
15
Stir in the pepperoncinis or jalapenos.
16
You need to experiment-make this a few times and decide exactly how much of which pepper you like.
17
Stir in your favorite cheeses.
18
I like to combine sharp cheddar with a little crumbled bleu.
19
Swiss is good for flavor but not texture so blend with something creamy like Fontina.
20
Monterey Jack is very creamy but without a lot of flavor so add something sharp and flavorful.
21
Pour the macaroni into a large baking pan.
22
Pour the sauce over and gently mix.
23
Sprinkle the parmesan and bread crumbs on top.
24
Bake at 350 degrees until browned on top-about 25 minutes or so.
25
Let sit for 10 minutes then serve.
26
You may never even consider boxed mac-n-cheese again.

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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: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 yellow onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Macaroni And Cheese For Grownups falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Macaroni And Cheese For Grownups

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