Creamy Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese - Revision history

Jerome at 22:38, 19 October 2024

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Jerome at 23:36, 24 February 2023

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	'''Preheat''' oven to '''325°F''' and '''grease''' a '''3 quart''' baking dish '''(9"x13")'''. ''Set aside.''		'''Preheat''' oven to '''325°F''' and '''grease''' a '''3 quart''' baking dish '''(9"x13")'''. ''Set aside.''

	'''Bring''' a large pot of salted water to a '''boil'''.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Bring''' a large pot of salted water to a '''boil'''.

	*While water is coming up to a boil, '''shred cheeses''' and toss together to '''mix''', then '''divide''' into 3 ''piles''.		*While water is coming up to a boil, '''shred cheeses''' and toss together to '''mix''', then '''divide''' into 3 ''piles''.

Jerome at 23:26, 24 February 2023

2023-02-24T23:26:56Z

Jerome: Fixed full/half amounts in body

2023-02-24T23:22:03Z

Fixed full/half amounts in body

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	=Ingredients=		==Ingredients==

	==Full Recipe==		=Full Recipe=
	'''1''' lb. dried elbow pasta<br>		'''1''' lb. dried elbow pasta<br>
	'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup unsalted butter<br>		'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup unsalted butter<br>
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	'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' tsp. paprika<br>		'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' tsp. paprika<br>

	==Half Recipe==		=Half Recipe=
	<sup>'''1'''</sup>'''/<sub>2</sub>''' lb. dried elbow pasta<br>		<sup>'''1'''</sup>'''/<sub>2</sub>''' lb. dried elbow pasta<br>
	<sup>'''1'''</sup>'''/<sub>4</sub>''' cup unsalted butter<br>		<sup>'''1'''</sup>'''/<sub>4</sub>''' cup unsalted butter<br>
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	'''Cook''' for approximately '''''1 minute''''', whisking often.<nowiki><br></nowiki>		'''Cook''' for approximately '''''1 minute''''', whisking often.<nowiki><br></nowiki>

	'''Slowly pour''' in about '''2 cups or so''' of the '''''half and half''''', while '''whisking constantly''', until smooth.<nowiki><br></nowiki>		'''Slowly pour''' in about <big>'''{2 cups or so (for FULL) 1 cup or so (for HALF)}'''</big> of the '''''half and half''''', while '''whisking constantly''', until smooth.<nowiki><br></nowiki>

	'''Slowly pour''' in the '''''remaining half and half''''' and the '''''whole milk''''', while '''whisking constantly''', until combined and smooth.<nowiki><br></nowiki>		'''Slowly pour''' in the '''''remaining half and half''''' and the '''''whole milk''''', while '''whisking constantly''', until combined and smooth.<nowiki><br></nowiki>
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	Continue to '''heat''' over '''''medium''''' heat, '''whisking very often''', until thickened to a '''''very thick consistency'''''. It should almost be the consistency of a ''semi thinned out condensed soup''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>		Continue to '''heat''' over '''''medium''''' heat, '''whisking very often''', until thickened to a '''''very thick consistency'''''. It should almost be the consistency of a ''semi thinned out condensed soup''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>

	'''Remove''' from the '''''heat''''' and '''stir''' in spices ('''''salt, black pepper & paprika''''') and '''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups''' of the '''''cheeses''''', '''stirring to melt and combine'''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>		'''Remove''' from the '''''heat''''' and '''stir''' in spices ('''''salt, black pepper & paprika''''') and <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) 3/4 cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of the '''''cheeses''''', '''stirring to melt and combine'''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>

	'''Stir''' in another '''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups''' of '''''cheese''''', and '''stir''' until '''''completely melted and smooth'''''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>		'''Stir''' in another <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) 3/4 cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of '''''cheese''''', and '''stir''' until '''''completely melted and smooth'''''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>

	In a large mixing bowl, '''combine''' '''''drained pasta''''' with '''''cheese sauce''''', stirring to combine fully.<nowiki><br></nowiki>		In a large mixing bowl, '''combine''' '''''drained pasta''''' with '''''cheese sauce''''', stirring to combine fully.<nowiki><br></nowiki>

	'''Pour half''' of the '''''pasta mixture''''' into the ''prepared baking dish''. '''Top''' with '''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups''' of shredded cheeses, then '''top''' that with the '''''remaining pasta mixture'''''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>		'''Pour half''' of the '''''pasta mixture''''' into the ''prepared baking dish''. '''Top''' with <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) 3/4 cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of shredded cheeses, then '''top''' that with the '''''remaining pasta mixture'''''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>

	'''Sprinkle''' the top with the last '''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups''' of '''''cheese''''' and '''bake''' for '''''15 minutes''''', until cheesy is bubbly and lightly golden brown.		'''Sprinkle''' the top with the last <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) 3/4 cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of '''''cheese''''' and '''bake''' for '''''15 minutes''''', until cheesy is bubbly and lightly golden brown.

	=Notes=		=Notes=

	# Please feel free to add additional seasonings per your tastes, this is a base recipe that you can change up to make your own. Garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, and hot sauce are some favorites of ours to add.		#Please feel free to add additional seasonings per your tastes, this is a base recipe that you can change up to make your own. Garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, and hot sauce are some favorites of ours to add.
	# To get the 4 cups of cheddar, use a 16 oz block of cheddar and shred.		#To get the 4 cups of cheddar, use a 16 oz block of cheddar and shred.
	# To get the 2 cups of gruyere, use as close to an 8 oz block of gruyere as you can (different brands have different sized blocks), and shred.		#To get the 2 cups of gruyere, use as close to an 8 oz block of gruyere as you can (different brands have different sized blocks), and shred.

	=Mac and Cheese can be made ahead=		=Mac and Cheese can be made ahead=

	* Make as directed (but do not bake), transfer to baking dish and cool completely. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate 1-2 days ahead.		*Make as directed (but do not bake), transfer to baking dish and cool completely. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate 1-2 days ahead.
	* Before baking, let dish sit on counter for 30 minutes.		*Before baking, let dish sit on counter for 30 minutes.
	* Bake at recipe temperature for 25-35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.		*Bake at recipe temperature for 25-35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

	=5 Cheese Variation=		=5 Cheese Variation=

	Replace cheese amounts with the following:		Replace cheese amounts with the following:
	* 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
	* 1 cup Colby cheese, shredded		*2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
	* 1 cup Muenster cheese, shredded		*1 cup Colby cheese, shredded
	* 1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups Gruyere cheese, shredded		*1 cup Muenster cheese, shredded
	* <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cup mozzarella cheese, shredded		*1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
			*<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

	=For A Crunchier Topping And Firmer Consistency=		=For A Crunchier Topping And Firmer Consistency=

Jerome at 00:42, 22 February 2023

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 ==Full Recipe==
-'''1''' lb. dried elbow pasta
+'''1''' lb. dried elbow pasta<br>
-'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup unsalted butter
+'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup unsalted butter<br>
-'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup all purpose flour
+'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup all purpose flour<br>
-'''1 <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cups whole milk
+'''1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cups whole milk<br>
-'''2 <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cups half and half
+'''2<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cups half and half<br>
-'''4''' cups shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding)
+'''4''' cups shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding)<br>
-'''2''' cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding)
+'''2''' cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding)<br>
-'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' Tbsp. salt
+'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' Tbsp. salt<br>
-'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' tsp. black pepper
+'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' tsp. black pepper<br>
-'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' tsp. paprika
+'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' tsp. paprika<br>
 ==Half Recipe==
 Replace cheese amounts with the following:
-cups cheddar cheese, shredded
+* 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
-cup Colby cheese, shredded
+* 1 cup Colby cheese, shredded
-cup Muenster cheese, shredded
+* 1 cup Muenster cheese, shredded
-1/2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
+* 1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
-/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
+* <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
-FOR A CRUNCHIER TOPPING AND FIRMER CONSISTENCY:
+=For A Crunchier Topping And Firmer Consistency=
 Prepare recipe as directed but bake at 350 or 375 F degrees for 20-30 minutes.  Broil at the end of baking for approximately 2-5 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy.
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Jerome at 00:00, 22 February 2023

2023-02-22T00:00:39Z

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	Ingredients		=Ingredients=
	1 lb. dried elbow pasta
	1/2 cup unsalted butter		==Full Recipe==
	1/2 cup all purpose flour		'''1''' lb. dried elbow pasta
	1 1/2 cups whole milk		'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup unsalted butter
	2 1/2 cups half and half		'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cup all purpose flour
	4 cups shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding)		'''1 <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cups whole milk
	2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding)		'''2 <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' cups half and half
	1/2 Tbsp. salt		'''4''' cups shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding)
	1/2 tsp. black pepper		'''2''' cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding)
	1/4 tsp. paprika		'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' Tbsp. salt
	Instructions		'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' tsp. black pepper
			'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' tsp. paprika

			==Half Recipe==

			=Instructions=
	Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 3 qt baking dish (9x13"). Set aside.		Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 3 qt baking dish (9x13"). Set aside.
	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add dried pasta and cook 1 minute less than the package directs for al dente. Drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to keep from sticking.		Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add dried pasta and cook 1 minute less than the package directs for al dente. Drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to keep from sticking.
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	FOR A CRUNCHIER TOPPING AND FIRMER CONSISTENCY:		FOR A CRUNCHIER TOPPING AND FIRMER CONSISTENCY:
	Prepare recipe as directed but bake at 350 or 375 F degrees for 20-30 minutes. Broil at the end of baking for approximately 2-5 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy.		Prepare recipe as directed but bake at 350 or 375 F degrees for 20-30 minutes. Broil at the end of baking for approximately 2-5 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy.

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Ingredients
1 lb. dried elbow pasta
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 1/2 cups half and half
4 cups shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding)
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding)
1/2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 3 qt baking dish (9x13"). Set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add dried pasta and cook 1 minute less than the package directs for al dente. Drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to keep from sticking.
While water is coming up to a boil, shred cheeses and toss together to mix, then divide into three piles. Approximately 3 cups for the sauce, 1 1/2 cups for the inner layer, and 1 1/2 cups for the topping.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over MED heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Mixture will look like very wet sand. Cook for approximately 1 minute, whisking often. Slowly pour in about 2 cups or so of the half and half, while whisking constantly, until smooth. Slowly pour in the remaining half and half and the whole milk, while whisking constantly, until combined and smooth.
Continue to heat over MED heat, whisking very often, until thickened to a very thick consistency. It should almost be the consistency of a semi thinned out condensed soup.
Remove from the heat and stir in spices and 1 1/2 cups of the cheeses, stirring to melt and combine. Stir in another 1 1/2 cups of cheese, and stir until completely melted and smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with cheese sauce, stirring to combine fully. Pour half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheeses, then top that with the remaining pasta mixture.
Sprinkle the top with the last 1 1/2 cups of cheese and bake for 15 minutes, until cheesy is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
Notes
Please feel free to add additional seasonings per your tastes, this is a base recipe that you can change up to make your own. Garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, and hot sauce are some favorites of ours to add.
To get the 4 cups of cheddar, use a 16 oz block of cheddar and shred.
To get the 2 cups of gruyere, use as close to an 8 oz block of gruyere as you can (different brands have different sized blocks), and shred.
Mac and Cheese can be made ahead:
Make as directed (but do not bake), transfer to baking dish and cool completely. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate 1-2 days ahead.
Before baking, let dish sit on counter for 30 minutes.
Bake at recipe temperature for 25-35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

FIVE CHEESE VARIATION:
Replace cheese amounts with the following:
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Colby cheese, shredded
1 cup Muenster cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

FOR A CRUNCHIER TOPPING AND FIRMER CONSISTENCY:
Prepare recipe as directed but bake at 350 or 375 F degrees for 20-30 minutes. Broil at the end of baking for approximately 2-5 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy.

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	'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>8</sub>''' tsp. paprika<br>		'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>8</sub>''' tsp. paprika<br>
	=Instructions=		=Instructions=
	'''Preheat''' oven to '''325°F''' and '''grease''' a '''3 quart''' baking dish '''(9"x13")'''. ''Set aside.''~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Preheat''' oven to '''325°F''' and '''grease''' a '''3 quart''' baking dish '''(9"x13")'''. ''Set aside.''

	'''Bring''' a large pot of salted water to a '''boil'''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>		'''Bring''' a large pot of salted water to a '''boil'''.<nowiki><br></nowiki>
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	'''Add''' dried pasta and '''cook''' '''''1 minute less''''' than the package directs for al dente. '''Drain''' and '''drizzle''' with a little bit of ''olive oil'' to keep from sticking.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Add''' dried pasta and '''cook''' '''''1 minute less''''' than the package directs for al dente. '''Drain''' and '''drizzle''' with a little bit of ''olive oil'' to keep from sticking.

	'''Melt''' butter in a large saucepan over '''''medium''''' heat. '''Sprinkle''' in ''flour'' and '''whisk''' to combine. Mixture will look like very wet sand. ~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Melt''' butter in a large saucepan over '''''medium''''' heat. '''Sprinkle''' in ''flour'' and '''whisk''' to combine. Mixture will look like very wet sand.

	'''Cook''' for approximately '''''1 minute''''', whisking often.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Cook''' for approximately '''''1 minute''''', whisking often.

	'''Slowly pour''' in about <big>'''{2 cups or so (for FULL) 1 cup or so (for HALF)}'''</big> of the '''''half and half''''', while '''whisking constantly''', until smooth.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Slowly pour''' in about <big>'''{2 cups or so (for FULL) 1 cup or so (for HALF)}'''</big> of the '''''half and half''''', while '''whisking constantly''', until smooth.

	'''Slowly pour''' in the '''''remaining half and half''''' and the '''''whole milk''''', while '''whisking constantly''', until combined and smooth.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Slowly pour''' in the '''''remaining half and half''''' and the '''''whole milk''''', while '''whisking constantly''', until combined and smooth.

	Continue to '''heat''' over '''''medium''''' heat, '''whisking very often''', until thickened to a '''''very thick consistency'''''. It should almost be the consistency of a ''semi thinned out condensed soup''.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		Continue to '''heat''' over '''''medium''''' heat, '''whisking very often''', until thickened to a '''''very thick consistency'''''. It should almost be the consistency of a ''semi thinned out condensed soup''.

	'''Remove''' from the '''''heat''''' and '''stir''' in spices ('''''salt, black pepper & paprika''''') and <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) 3/4 cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of the '''''cheeses''''', '''stirring to melt and combine'''.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Remove''' from the '''''heat''''' and '''stir''' in spices ('''''salt, black pepper & paprika''''') and <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) <sup>3</sup>/<sub>4</sub> cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of the '''''cheeses''''', '''stirring to melt and combine'''.

	'''Stir''' in another <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) 3/4 cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of '''''cheese''''', and '''stir''' until '''''completely melted and smooth'''''.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Stir''' in another <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) <sup>3</sup>/<sub>4</sub> cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of '''''cheese''''', and '''stir''' until '''''completely melted and smooth'''''.

	In a large mixing bowl, '''combine''' '''''drained pasta''''' with '''''cheese sauce''''', stirring to combine fully.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		In a large mixing bowl, '''combine''' '''''drained pasta''''' with '''''cheese sauce''''', stirring to combine fully.

	'''Pour half''' of the '''''pasta mixture''''' into the ''prepared baking dish''. '''Top''' with <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) 3/4 cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of shredded cheeses, then '''top''' that with the '''''remaining pasta mixture'''''.~~<nowiki><br></nowiki>~~		'''Pour half''' of the '''''pasta mixture''''' into the ''prepared baking dish''. '''Top''' with <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) <sup>3</sup>/<sub>4</sub> cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of shredded cheeses, then '''top''' that with the '''''remaining pasta mixture'''''.

	'''Sprinkle''' the top with the last <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) 3/4 cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of '''''cheese''''' and '''bake''' for '''''15 minutes''''', until cheesy is bubbly and lightly golden brown.		'''Sprinkle''' the top with the last <big>'''{1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> cups (for FULL) <sup>3</sup>/<sub>4</sub> cup (for HALF)}'''</big> of '''''cheese''''' and '''bake''' for '''''15 minutes''''', until cheesy is bubbly and lightly golden brown.

	=Notes=		=Notes=