![]() ![]() Macaroni and cheese made a reappearance in the culinary world when chefs reintroduced this famous comfort food with a twist, like truffle and lobster. To me, this also meant that when I eat it, I want it to be the really good stuff. Like many grownups, I grew away from this old standby, particularly once I realized that such a caloric dish needed to be reserved for special occasions. In contrast, my stepmother would make my sister and I Kraft Mac & Cheese and despite not understanding why the cheese was as orange as it was, I generally liked it too. She always cooked it until it was a nice golden brown up top, so the top layer of noodles got good and crispy. I can close my eyes and still see the blue and white square Corningware baking pan she made it in. My mom made homemade macaroni and cheese that was simple but tasty. I grew up with two very different types of macaroni and cheese. And because it’s simple to make, kids get exposed to it all the time when young. To be honest, what’s not to love? It’s indeed comforting. Kids love it, and grown ups love to hate it–but only because they typically love it themselves and can’t resist it. ![]() It’s not health food, but it is a much-loved comfort dish that has been around a long time. Enjoy your Mac and Cheese with Herbed Bread Crumbs.Let’s talk about macaroni and cheese. Mix the pasta with the cheese sauce very well, transfer it to a serving dish and top with the toasted herbed bread crumbs. If the cheese sauce is extremely thick, you can add a little of the reserved pasta water to thin it out a bit. Make sure the pasta is al dente and not over cooked.ĭrain the pasta well, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water then add the pasta to the cheese sauce. Cook the pasta according to the box directions. Don’t forget to add the salt to the water! Also add a drizzle of olive oil to the pot of water. Meanwhile, while your cheese sauce is cooking, get a pot of water on the stove to boil. Finishing the Mac and Cheese with Herbed Bread Crumbs If you feel like the cheese sauce isn’t as smooth as you’d like it to be you can add the sauce to a blender or food processor and blend for about 10 seconds, although it’s not necessary. ![]() Let the cheese melt, stirring it occasionally until it’s smooth. Give the cheese a good stir then add in the cayenne if you’re using it. Add the cream cheese, sharp cheddar, parmesan and milk. Stir for about 15 seconds then add in the Dijon mustard, stirring around for another 10 seconds. As soon as the butter is melted then add the minced garlic. You’ll want to start by melting the butter in a heavy bottomed sauce pot over medium heat. I wanted to make sure this was an easy dish while still being super yummy. I went with an easy cheese sauce for simplicities sake. I just prefer to bake them separately then everyone can add however much they’d like on top of their own. If you wanted to transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish after mixing it and add the raw bread crumb mix to the top then bake it for 4 minutes that would work just as well. Add in the salt and pepper then mix thoroughly.īake the bread crumb mixture for 4 minutes then remove from the oven and set aside until needed. Meanwhile, rough chop the parsley and chives then add them into the bread crumb bowl. Melt the butter in a small dish in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Add the panko and French fried onions to a bowl. Preheat the oven to 425☏ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Making herbed bread crumbs is very simple and adds a lot of flavor and texture to a dish. So to cook pasta al dente means there is a bit of firmness to it still, it’s not complete mush
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