
#EASY BAKED MAC AND CHEESE ROUX MAC#
If you want to skip the panko topping and just serve this as a stovetop mac and cheese…. In a large pot, combine equal parts water and chicken broth just enough to cook your macaroni in. I always find it’s best to use 2-3 different kinds of cheese to really give it a great deep flavor. You can change up the flavor profile quite easily by using any combination of: Parmesan, Cheddar, Pepperjack, Gouda, Fontina, Gruyere, Goat Cheese, or Brie. The only key here is to use cheese that melt really easily.

What can I add to Mac and Cheese to make it even better? Add the panko topping and bake until bubbly. All that’s left is to do is combine the cooked pasta and cheese sauce and transfer into a baking dish.It’ll be a little bit thick and at that point, add in the grated cheese and stir to combine A roux is a butter and flour mixture (similar to the one we made for homemade turkey gravy) Once you’ve got the roux, you’re going to add the milk to the mixture. Make the roux and then turn it into a cheese sauce.A combination of melty cheeses and milk helps to nail just the right creamy texture to coat those noodles. This simple recipe uses a traditional roux base to help thicken the sauce. You don’t want to over-cook it because it’s going to cook a little bit more in the oven and absorb some of that cheese sauce. Baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Okay here are the KEY steps to making the best mac and cheese. In fact, I’d make it now so you can eat it in peace because come Thanksgiving, it’s gonna go fast.

And it makes for incredible leftovers if you are lucky enough to wind up with any! All in all, you’re looking at the best Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese to grace your table. The cheeses used are easily found at any market so you don’t have to search for any kinds of fancy cheese. The thyme bring it up another level so you can feel a tiny bit fancy. The buttered panko topping gives it that extra crunch you’re looking for.

The cheese sauce is uber cheesy and creamy. And kids and adults will love every aspects of this mac and cheese. It’s an EXCELLENT vegetarian option if you have guests coming that don’t like turkey. This one is a new addition to my Thanksgiving menu! But I feel like Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese is just the right thing to do.
