One dish which was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson was Mac and Cheese. Some claim that it was Thomas Jefferson who introduced this popular dish to the United States.
So what makes Mac and Cheese such a much sought after dish? Well for starters it’s easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. Another plus point is that it fills you up after a couple of bites, which is good news for those who are looking for a quick meal.
The secret to a delicious tasting Mac and Cheese is the types of cheese used when making it.
Here are my 5 best cheeses for macaroni and cheese:
Brie – because it’s creamy and when added with cheeses like white cheddar and Fontina will turn a Mac and Cheese dish into one’s that’s forgettable to the palate.
Gruyere – if you’re looking for a cheese that melts perfectly for your mac and cheese, add Gruyere cheese! Don’t forget to sprinkle bits of fried chopped bacon on top to give your taste buds a real treat.
Cream Cheese – for a real creamy mac and cheese, add some cream cheese!
Monterrey Jack – now this is a cheese that for all those out there who prefer to enjoy a classic mac and cheese. It’ll give your mac and cheese a creamier and sweeter taste than other cheeses.
Finally, the fifth cheese, being one of my all-time favorite cheeses of the famous mac and cheese happens to be Cheddar!
Now let’s have a look on how to make an easy mac and cheese which the whole family will love!
Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked macaroni
4 cups milk which has been heated and is still warm
1 stick unsalted butter
¼ cup flour
4 cups Gruyere cheese
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon nutmeg powder
½ teaspoon black pepper powder
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
2 small tomatoes, sliced thinly
4 strips bacon, chipped finely
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 190 C or 375 F
2. Cook the macaroni according to instructions on package. When soft, strain water and set the cooked macaroni aside.
3. Take a saucepan and add half of the butter. Melt the butter on medium high heat.
4. Add the flour and using a whisk, stir the mixture continuously.
5. Slowly add the warm milk while stirring. When the mixture is thick and creamy, remove from fire.
6. While mixture is still warm stir in the grated Gruyere and Cheddar cheese.
7. Season with nutmeg, pepper and salt.
8. Stir in the cooked macaroni.
9. Fill baking dish with the mac and cheese. Set aside.
10. Melt the balance butter and mix with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of the unbaked mac and cheese.
11. Place the sliced tomatoes and bacon bits over the breadcrumbs and bake for 30 minutes or top is golden color.
