Baked Macaroni and Cheese
8 servings
15 minutes
Baked macaroni and cheese is an iconic dish of American cuisine, symbolizing comfort and home warmth. Its history dates back to colonial times when European settlers brought the idea of baking pasta with cheese. The rich and intense flavor is created by the combination of butter, cheddar cheese, and condensed milk, which gives the dish tenderness and silkiness. Mustard and hot sauce add spicy notes that balance the creamy texture. Al dente macaroni perfectly absorbs the cheese sauce, while breadcrumbs provide a delicious crispy crust. This versatile dish is great for family dinners as well as cozy evenings with friends.
1
Cover the pasta with salted water so that the liquid covers them by 5 cm and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cover with a lid, remove from heat and let sit for 8 minutes for the pasta to cook to al dente.
- Pasta: 450 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Meanwhile, mix concentrated milk, eggs, hot sauce, and mustard in a bowl until smooth. In another bowl, thoroughly mix both types of cheese with corn starch.
- Concentrated milk: 350 ml
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Spicy tomato sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Cheddar cheese: 670 g
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
3
When the pasta is ready, drain the water and transfer it to a pan, set it on low heat, add butter and stir until it melts. Then add the cream and cheese mixtures and continue cooking on low heat until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes hot and gooey.
- Butter: 8 tablespoons
4
Serve immediately, garnished with croutons if desired.