Chrissy Teigen's Mac and Cheese
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4.4
507 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 to 12 servings
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Calories
717 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chrissy Teigen's Mac and Cheese
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This baked macaroni and cheese recipe from Chrissy Teigen's cookbook is super creamy and the cheesy garlic bread crumbs put it over the top!
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Ingredients
For the Bread Crumbs
- 8 lices white sandwich bread torn into pieces
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
For the Mac and Cheese
- 1 pound pasta shells I used medium size shells
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 cups whole milk
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (3 cups)
- 12 ounces Swiss or gruyere cheese shredded (3 cups)
- 12 ounces American cheese diced small
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Make the Bread Crumbs: In a food processor, process the bread until it forms fine crumbs (you should have about 4 cups crumbs). In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-low heat. When it foams, add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bread crumbs, increase the heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until toasty and browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper, remove from the heat, and transfer to a large plate to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Make the Mac and Cheese: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to the al dente directions on the package (if not included, cook for one minute less than called for). Drain, rinse, and toss with the vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium-high heat until melted. Add the flour and cook, constantly whisking, until it turns a light and toasty brown color, 3 to 6 minutes. Gradually add the milk while whisking, then increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking, until it thickens, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cheeses, a few handfuls at a time, and whisk the sauce until smooth. Whisk in the salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir in the cooked pasta, and season to taste with more salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the buttered baking dish and spread the bread crumbs evenly over the top. Bake until the topping is browned and crisp and the cheese is bubbling, about 8 minutes to 10 minutes. Leftovers can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Nutritional values based on one serving
- If you cannot get American cheese where you live, a good substitute would be Colby cheese.
- The original recipe calls for 3/4 teaspoon or more cayenne pepper, but since I would be serving this to the boys, I just used a small amount. If you like spicy, ramp it up!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
717kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
1447mg
(60%)
Potassium
334mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1400IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
921mg
(92%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8to 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 717 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 717kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1447mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1400IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 921mg | 92% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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