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What are your best tips for making mac and cheese?

And better yet, use a blend of cheeses! I love using a combination of cheeses that melt really well, like fontina, Gouda, Gruyere, and Monterey Jack, along with cheese that has a distinct and vivid taste, like sharp white cheddar, Parmesan, or even Roquefort. Its also best to steer clear of pre-shredded cheese.įollow this tip: The cheese is the main attraction in this dish, so go with good-quality kinds.

So keep your mix balanced with cheeses that are mellow but melt well, and acheeses that have a rich taste. Its important to keep in mind that some varieties melt better than others, while some offer more flavor. Using the right kind of cheese, or better yet, the right cheese blend is key. If you arent feeding a crowd or want a quick stove top mac and cheese dish, try our Skillet Macaroni and Cheese. The addition of 6 beaten eggs forms almost a light, custard texture that makes this version hard to resist. I love my Moms mac and cheese hers is also a baked recipe but it has a thicker, denser texture. To quote her winner winner, chicken dinner. I shared some with my parents, and my mom was in awe about how fluffy this version is. Its already going on the menu for the next holiday, and I know its going to be requested over and over and over. This creamy mac and cheesy makes a huge pan, making it great to share. I found this amazing baked macaroni and cheese recipe in one of her notebooks and it was torn from a magazine right beside Country Fried Steak, another treasure. Ive really enjoyed flipping through these notebooks to see what recipes she was attracted to. While organizing a closet, I found several notebooks that belonged to my Granny. Closets, shelves, drawer, underneath furniture. During this national social distancing project, Ive been doing what many of you are probably doing cleaning.

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