Mac and Cheese

Kevin Reynolds
Kevin Reynolds @Radioactive4x4
Austin, Texas, United States

The sodium citrate is the key to this recipe. It is an emulsifier that helps the cheese melt without separating into a greasy mess.

Mac and Cheese

The sodium citrate is the key to this recipe. It is an emulsifier that helps the cheese melt without separating into a greasy mess.

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Ingredients

  1. 1/2 lb (225 g)pasta
  2. 2 tbsp (28 g)butter
  3. 1-1/2 cups (360 ml)half-and-half (whole milk will do, but will be less creamy)
  4. Spices
  5. 1/2 tspground black pepper
  6. 1/2 tspsalt
  7. 1/2 tsponion powder
  8. 1/2 tspground mustard
  9. 1/8 tspMSG (Accent)
  10. 1 tspsodium citrate
  11. 1/8 tspturmeric or paprika (optional, for color)
  12. Cheeses
  13. 113 gmild cheddar cheese (¼ lb or about 1 cups shredded)
  14. 60 gAmerican cheese, shredded or diced (about 3 slices)
  15. 45 gColby cheese (about ½ cup shredded)
  16. 25 gParmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1/4 cup)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cheese Sauce Base
    In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Pour in the half and half and whisk in the spices until dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. 3

    Melt the Cheese
    Reduce heat to low and slowly add the cheeses, whisking as it melts.

  4. 4

    Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir until well coated. You can add a dash of milk, if needed, to adjust the consistency.

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