Macaroni and Cheese

Ahhh, the joys of comfort food. There is something about homemade macaroni and cheese that is so satisfying and it is so easy to make. This recipe will show you how to make a delicious macaroni and cheese in about the time it takes to boil the pasta. So pick up some tasty cheeses and let’s get busy making one of the classic comfort foods!

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Macaroni and Cheese

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 20 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients

6 oz shell or elbow pasta
2 oz bacon, sliced (optional)
1½ oz gruyere cheese, cubed or shredded
1 oz gouda cheese, cubed or shredded
1½ oz fontina cheese, cubed or shredded
1 oz cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
¼ tsp onion powder
⅛ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp white pepper
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp butter (or 2 tbsp if not adding the bacon)
½ cup cream
¼ dry sherry
paprika (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the noodles per the package directions.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, approximately 4 - 5 minutes. If not adding the bacon, skip to step 4.
Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving approximately 1 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
Melt the butter and add the flour.
Stir and cook the flour and butter mixture until foaming and smells nutty, approximately 1 - 2 minutes.
Add the cream and stir to combine, cooking until it thickens, approximately 1 minute.
Add the sherry, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and white pepper, stirring to combine.
Add the cheese and stir to melt and combine before lowering the heat to low.
Fold in the cooked and drained pasta (and bacon if using).
Serve with a sprinkle of paprika.

Notes

This recipe makes a healthy two portions - for a tasty reason. Split the portions and use the second portion in a tasty fried macaroni and cheese side dish to another meal!

Prepare the noodles per the package directions. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, approximately 4 – 5 minutes. If not adding the bacon, skip to step 4. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving approximately 1 tbsp bacon rendering in the pan. Melt the butter and add the flour. Stir and cook the flour and butter mixture until foaming and smells nutty, approximately 1 – 2 minutes.

Add the cream and stir to combine, cooking until it thickens, approximately 1 minute. Add the sherry, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and white pepper, stirring to combine. Add the cheese and stir to melt and combine before lowering the heat to low.