Mac and cheese
4 servings
60 minutes
Mac and cheese is an iconic dish of American cuisine, loved by millions for its simplicity and rich cheesy flavor. Its history traces back to Europe but gained true popularity in the USA thanks to Thomas Jefferson, who brought the recipe after his travels. It consists of tender macaroni covered in a creamy cheddar and Swiss cheese sauce, baked to a golden crust. Mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food that warms the soul and adorns any table. It's prepared as an everyday dish but can also be the star of a festive dinner. The taste is soft and creamy with a slight spiciness from pepper and onion, while the texture combines velvety sauce with a crispy baked crust. Serve it with salad or vegetables to balance its richness.
1
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees.
2
Put the pasta to boil.
3
Melt the butter over the fire, mix in the flour, and stir until it turns golden.
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 2 g
4
Add milk, mix well, and bring to a boil.
- Milk: 2 glasss
5
Divide the cooked pasta into two parts. Place one part on a baking sheet that has been greased with oil.
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
6
Sprinkle with finely chopped onion, cheese, salt, and pepper on top.
- Onion: 0.3 head
- Cheddar cheese: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Place the remaining pasta on top, sprinkle with cheese and onion, don't forget the salt and pepper, and drizzle with the prepared sauce.
- Cheddar cheese: 100 g
- Swiss cheese (Emmental type): 100 g
- Onion: 0.3 head
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Cover with baking paper and bake for 25 minutes.
