Classic Baked Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is a simple crowd-pleaser that kids and adults alike will absolutely love!
Servings: 4
Calories: 710kcal
Equipment
- Thermomix
- Kochtopf
- Schneidebrett und Messer
- Ofenfeste Form
Zutaten
- 200 g Elbow macaroni (approx. 7 oz)
For the cheese sauce:
- 30 g Butter (approx. 1 oz)
- 20 g All-purpose flour (approx. 0.5 oz)
- 200 ml Milk (approx. 7 fl oz)
- 100 ml Heavy cream (approx. 3.5 fl oz)
- 100 g Cheddar cheese (approx. 3.5 oz)
- 100 g Emmental cheese (approx. 3.5 oz)
- 50 g Parmesan cheese (approx. 2 oz)
- ½ tsp Prepared mustard optional
- 1 pinch Ground nutmeg optional
- Salt and black pepper
For the topping:
- 50 g Panko or breadcrumbs (approx. 2 oz)
- 30 g Butter (approx. 1 oz)
Zubereitung
Prep Work:
- 200 g Elbow macaroniFirst, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Since it will keep cooking in the oven later, you'll want it slightly firm—so knock about 2 minutes off the suggested cook time.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and get ready to make that cozy cheese sauce!
Making the Cheese Sauce:
- 100 g Cheddar cheese, 100 g Emmental cheese, 50 g Parmesan cheeseCut the cheese into rough chunks and place in the mixing bowl. Grate for 8 sec / speed 10. Transfer to a bowl and quickly rinse the mixing bowl.
- 30 g ButterAdd the butter to the mixing bowl and melt for 2 min / 60°C (140°F) / speed 2.
- 20 g All-purpose flourAdd the flour to create your roux and cook for 3 min / 100°C (210°F) / speed 1.
- 200 ml Milk, 100 ml Heavy creamSet the timer to 6 min / 90°C (190°F) / speed 3 and slowly pour the milk and heavy cream through the opening in the lid. Pop the lid attachment back on.
- 100 g Cheddar cheese, 100 g Emmental cheese, 50 g Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp Prepared mustard, 1 pinch Ground nutmeg, Salt and black pepperWhen the time is up, add the grated cheese, mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then stir for 2 min / 100°C (210°F) / speed 1 until velvety smooth.
Assembly & Baking:
- 200 g Elbow macaroniPour the cheesy sauce all over the macaroni and toss until every noodle is nicely coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and smooth the top into an even layer.
- 50 g Panko or breadcrumbs, 30 g ButterMelt the butter in the microwave or in your rinsed Thermomix® (2 min / 60°C (140°F) / speed 2) and toss together with the panko breadcrumbs.
- 200 g Elbow macaroniScatter the buttery crumb mixture evenly over the pasta and bake on the upper-middle rack for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
