The Best Mac And Cheese At Home (2 Ways)

Summary by Krater

The video demonstrates how to make two styles of macaroni and cheese: a luxurious baked version and a quick stovetop version. Both recipes yield rich, creamy, and flavorful results.

From the video

Answers: How do you make baked and stovetop macaroni and cheese?

• baked macaroni and cheese
• stovetop macaroni and cheese
• cheese sauce preparation
• pasta cooking techniques

Ingredients

• 3 cups (270g) sharp cheddar
• 3 cups (270g) gruyere
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• null kosher salt
• 1 pound large elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup or 75 g all-purpose flour
• 3 cups total milk
• 1 1/4 cup or 310 ml heavy whipping cream
• null nutmeg
• 8 ounces or 1/2 pound small elbow macaroni
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 cup American cheese
• 1/2 cup gouda

What it concludes

• Coarsely grating semi-soft cheeses is easier and works better than fine grating.
• Baking macaroni and cheese at 325 Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes followed by 1 to 3 minutes of broiling creates a great cheese crust.
• Adding oil to boiling pasta water ruins the emulsion of the sauce and should be avoided.
• Adding chicken bouillon powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder to the stovetop mac and cheese adds intense flavor.