Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese Recipe: Creamy and Cheesy
Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese with a creamy, cheesy taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup cream
- 2 tsp Dijon
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups cheddar
- 1 cup Gruyère
- ½ cup Parmesan
- 1 cup panko
- 2 tbsp butter
- Optional: Parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Turkey greens
Instructions
- Cook macaroni al dente; drain.
- Melt butter; whisk in flour 3 min.
- Add milk and cream; simmer to thicken.
- Stir in ¾ cheese and seasonings.
- Fold in pasta.
- Transfer to a dish; top with the remaining cheese.
- Mix panko with butter; sprinkle.
- Bake at 350°F 20–25 min.
- Rest 5 min.
- Serve in a white ceramic dish.
Notes
- Use multiple cheeses.
- Store in fridge 4 days or freeze 2 months.
- Try bacon or truffle variation.
- Pair with wine.