Garlic Parmesan Mac And Cheese

Does homemade mac and cheese get any BETTER than this? I don’t think so. Switch up your favourite macaroni cheese recipe and make way for this glorious dish full of flavoured comfort food. I can guarantee THIS will become your new favourite.

MAC AND CHEESE

Usually with any recipe, you can decide in a split second which element you like better. Well, let me tell you right now I’m so undecided and have absolutely no idea where to start. The thick and creamy sauce? The perfect, butter fried topping with extra crispy parmesan? Or the kick of garlic? An easy, cheesy and creamy recipe, perfect for the holidays, potlucks or bbq’s, I guarantee your mac and cheese experience will forever be changed after you try this recipe. It ticks all the boxes!

Béchamel sauce ✔️ Abundance of pasta ✔️ Crispy topping Loaded with cheese ✔️

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE

This macaroni cheese recipe is so easy to make, I can break it down in five easy steps: Boil and drain the pasta — elbow, macaroni, cellentani, or any pasta you like. Fry a breadcrumbs/parmesan mixture — please use fresh grated parmesan if possible for the best flavour. Make white sauce — a typical béchamel with a light change. Add cheese — see below for more cheese options. Top with a crispy breadcrumb mixture — the best part.

HOW DO YOU MAKE CHEESE SAUCE?

Making this recipe lower in calories for you, I didn’t want to skimp on the all important buttery flavour mac and cheese is known and loved for. So instead, I cut the butter and flour quantity in half for the white sauce. Using a combination of cornstarch and milk to do the rest of the thickening for us, there is no sacrificing flavours in this recipe.

THE BEST CHEESE FOR MACARONI AND CHEESE

Not only is this made with the usual cheddar cheese found in most recipes; it has a GOOD kick of stringy mozzarella AND loaded with parmesan because, well, parmesan. If you’re not a fan of those, you could also use: Smoked Gouda Fontina Gruyere Gorgonzola

OPTIONAL ADD INS FOR MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

Bacon: Bacon is always an option. Chicken: Seared or baked chicken (like our Tuscan Chicken Macaroni Cheese) Jalapeños: Fresh or pickled jalapeños (like this Chili Mac Recipe) Herbs: For even more flavour, try adding in Oregano, Basil, Thyme or Parsley — dried or fresh, to the béchamel sauce.

MAC AND CHEESE AS A SIDE OR MAIN

Both, actually. Think of mains like: Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken Pork Roast With Crackle Crispy Skin Slow Cooker Turkey (& Homemade Gravy) Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe Or enjoy it as a main. You choose!

The ultimate Mac and Cheese Recipe with an incredible full-flavoured cheese sauce and topped with an irresistible crispy, golden, buttery topping.