Here is one of the stars of my Thanksgiving Dinner…presenting my ooey gooey mac and cheese! Both the kids and adults in my family love a heaping scoop of this dish at thanksgiving. What makes it better and different from your regular mac and cheese is my crispy crust.
This mac and cheese is a staple on my Thanksgiving table and it will become a staple in yours too!
Recipe
Ooey Gooey Mac & Cheese
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Loading...Ingredients
- Pasta
- 1 Lb of cavatelli pasta
- 2 lbs of Velveeta cheese (One box)
- 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese (I used @kraft_brand Philadelphia)
- ½ cup of parmesan cheese
- 1 cup of half-and-half
- 1-2 cups of milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of onion salt/powder (I used @traderjoes )
- 2 tbsp of flour
- ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Crispy crust
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
Start by heating the largest pot you have with water and bring to a boil.
Add a tbsp of salt and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box.
Drain and set aside.
Heat another pot and make the rue (thickening agent).
Keep the heat on very low and melt the butter.
Add the flour and mix well.
Keep the heat on low and add the milk and half-and-half.
Chop the Velveeta cheese into little cubes to shorten the cooking time.
Keep the heat on low and whisk in all of the cheese.
Whisk until everything incorporates well and the cheese has melted.
Add the onion powder, black pepper, and a tsp of salt of needed.
Once the cheese is ready, add the pasta in and fold everything in together.
At this point the mac and cheese is ready to serve, but I like to add a mixture of the crispy crust on top and put it under a broiler for a couple of minutes until its browned.
