Food

Garlic Mac and Cheese

Serves: 5 Time: 30 min - 1.5 Hours Allergens: Milk, Gluten optional

• vegan
• vegetarian
• gluten free

Ingredients

For base mac and cheese

• 1 lb pasta of your favorite shape
• 24 oz of your favorite cheeses (grated)
• 3 cups milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp msg (optional)
• salt to taste

For baking

• 1/2 cup ish breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp butter
• 8 oz of cheese
• 1/2 cup milk

Procedure

For base

1. start cooking the pasta according to directions on the box
2. in a small pot, add butter, and let it melt
3. add flour, and mix frequently
4. heat the milk separately and set aside. (this is very important)
5. when the flour and butter is lightly brown, add 1 cup of milk 1/4 cup at a time, and mix thoroughly until thick
6. add garlic (finely chopped or with a garlic press) and spices
7. add half the cheese, slowly, and letting it melt
8. add another cup of milk, 1/2 cup at a time, and mix well
9. add the rest of the cheese
10. If you’re baking, stop here
11. add milk until desired consistency is reached, but still add slowly
12. Add the sauce to the pasta, and eat.

To bake

1. mix the breadcrumbs and butter
2. add more milk than desired, trust me. The sauce should be kinda liquid.
3. add most of the sauce to the pasta, and mix.
4. add to a large oven safe dish
5. pour the remaining sauce on the edge of the pasta. this will prevent burning.
6. add the last 8 oz of cheese on top, grated
7. add the breadcrumbs
8. preheat oven to 400f
9. cook until golden brown, check every 10 minutes
10. if you’re in a rush, or want the top extra crispy, use your broiler.

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