Mac and Cheese

Four-cheese baked macaroni with a creamy, roux-free sauce thickened by the pasta's own starch

Prep 20 min
Cook 25 min
Serves 8
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Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Cook the macaroni for barely half the time on the package, drain it, then return it straight to the pan so a little starchy water stays with it.
  3. Bring the milk and cream to a boil with the salt, pepper, nutmeg and paprika.
  4. Mix the four cheeses together and set aside about 2 cups for the top.
  5. As soon as it boils, turn the heat to minimum and stir in the rest of the cheese. Mix until fully melted.
  6. Combine the sauce with the pasta, then pour into a medium baking dish.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Take it out, stir in the dish, then spread the reserved 2 cups of cheese in an even layer on top.
  9. Put it under the broiler until golden brown, roughly 10 minutes.
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