#SUPER EASY MACARONI AND CHEESE MAC#

#SUPER EASY MACARONI AND CHEESE MAC#

Dry mustard, nutmeg, black pepper, and cayenne: If you're looking to take your homemade mac and cheese to the next level, don't skip on the seasonings.

Butter and flour: The addition of butter and flour to macaroni and cheese makes a roux, a thickening agent for the cheese sauce that is spread over the pasta before it bakes.Pasta: While elbow macaroni is the most traditional form of pasta used in macaroni and cheese, you can easily swap it out for other short pasta varieties like cavatappi, penne, or farfalle.

Cold milks have to warm before they can fully mix with the flour mixture, but warmer liquids start that process more quickly. A faster mix: Using room temperature milk and heavy cream will help the sauce thicken faster.High heat can cause burning, and the cheese will not melt evenly before it starts to boil, which could lead to dry macaroni and cheese. A better melt: Keep the heat low when melting the cheese.Gooey cheese pockets in every bite: Our Test Kitchen's secret to an incredible macaroni and cheese is cubes of Cheddar cheese that melt as the pasta bakes, creating pockets of gooey goodness in every bite.We recommend buying blocks of cheese and shredding it yourself at home for the perfect melty texture. Shred your own cheese: Buying packets of shredded cheese may make prep easier, but packaged shredded cheese is often coated to prevent clumping and doesn't melt as cheese should.We recommend 4 to 5 minutes to avoid soggy pasta. Boiling the perfect pasta: The pasta should be cooked in less time than expected since it will continue to cook in the oven.

Super easy macaroni and cheese