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Mac and Cheese Recipe

Vegetarian Mac and Cheese

Lena
Are you ready for the crunchiest and creamiest Mac and Cheese ever? We will make these Mac and Cheese extremely cheesy, extra flavorful, and, most important, VERY crunchy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1441 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g macaroni
  • 60 g butter
  • 30 g all-purpose flour
  • 400 ml whole milk
  • 100 ml whipping cream
  • 250 g cheddar cheese
  • 200 g Emmental cheese
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 100 g mozzarella
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 120 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) top and bottom heat.
  • Cook the pasta very al dente (2/3 of usual cooking time). Take it off the heat and drain it.
  • Cut the cheeses into small pieces and mix them in a bowl. Set aside for later.
  • Melt the 4 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. As soon as it´s melted, pour it in a medium bowl and set it aside for later.
  • Melt the 60g butter in the same pan over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and frequently whisk until the mixture looks like wet sand. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Pour in half of the milk while constantly whisking until the mixture is smooth. Slowly pour in the remaining half of the milk while frequently whisking until smooth. Add the whipping cream and frequently whisk until well combined.
  • Continue to heat the mixture over medium heat, frequently stirring, until it reaches a very thick consistency. It should be roughly the texture of condensed milk. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add pepper, salt, and nutmeg to the mixture. Combine well.
  • Add 2/3 of the cheeses little by little to the mixture while whisking.
  • Stir in the pasta until well combined.
  • Pour in half of the Mac and Cheese into a 20 x 30cm baking dish. Top with half of the remaining cheese. Then add the remaining half of the Mac and Cheese and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  • Take the bowl with the melted butter and add panko breadcrumbs and paprika. Combine well. Sprinkle the mixture over the Mac and Cheese. Put the Mac and Cheese in the oven and bake them until golden brown, about 20-30min. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • DON'T use pre-shredded cheese: Pre-shredded cheese contains starch to prevent it from clumping, which in turn keeps it from melting.
  • How to find vegetarian cheese: Look at the food label for "vegetable rennet", "microbial rennet" or a Vegetarian label.

Nutrition

Calories: 1441kcalCarbohydrates: 121gProtein: 58gFat: 80gSaturated Fat: 49gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 238mgSodium: 1138mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2720IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1190mgIron: 4mg
Keyword mac and cheese, vegetarian cheese, vegetarian mac and cheese
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