Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe - Homemade Recipe Better Than Resturant - One Pot Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: any pasta shape

More nutritious or versatile.

Boil water in a large open pot.

Add 500 grams of elbow macaroni to the boiling water and stir lightly.

Cook the macaroni until it is al dente, about 90-95% cooked.

In a pan, melt 2-3 tablespoons of butter.

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic to the butter and fry until fragrant.

Pour in 2-2.5 cups of milk and bring to a light boil.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of crushed red chili, and 1 tablespoon of chicken powder to the milk mixture.

Mix well and let it cook for a bit.

Add 1-1.25 cups of cream to the mixture and stir until combined.

Add 150 grams of crushed cheddar cheese and 50-70 grams of mozzarella cheese to the sauce and mix well until melted and creamy.

Drain the cooked macaroni and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Combine the macaroni with the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.

Optionally, add mixed herbs or oregano for flavor.

If desired, add more milk to adjust the creaminess of the sauce.

Serve the creamy mac and cheese, garnished with crushed red chili flakes and oregano.

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