Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Cornichons Recipe

Name: Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Cornichons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 3/4 cups Whole Milk; 4 Tablespoons Butter; 1/4 cups Flour; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Yellow Mustard; ⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper; 1- 1/2 cup Shredded Gruyere Cheese; 5- 1/2 cups Shredded White Cheddar Cheese; 3/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce; 1/2 boxes Elbow Macaroni, 16 Ounce Box; 1/2 cups Chopped Cornichons

Servings: persons

2- 3/4 cups Whole Milk
4 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Dried Yellow Mustard
⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper
1- 1/2 cup Shredded Gruyere Cheese
5- 1/2 cups Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce
1/2 boxes Elbow Macaroni, 16 Ounce Box
1/2 cups Chopped Cornichons

1
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grease or spray a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3
In a small saucepan, warm the whole milk over medium heat but dont let it come to a boil.
4
Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add the flour and whisk for one minute.
6
Pour in the warm milk and stir until thick and bubbly.
7
Stir in spices and shredded cheeses until cheeses have melted through.
8
Stir in the hot sauce.
9
Boil the macaroni in the large pot of water for about 6 minutes.
10
Drain, then stir the macaroni into the spicy cheese sauce.
11
Pour the macaroni and cheese into the greased baking dish.
12
Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
13
Serve and top with chopped cornichons.

868

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 3/4 cups Whole Milk, 4 Tablespoons Butter, 1/4 cups Flour, 1 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Cornichons 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.

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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Cornichons

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