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No-Boil Mac and Cheese

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No-Boil Mac and Cheese

No-Boil Mac and Cheese

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Equipment

  • - Baking Sheet: Essential for evenly baking your no-boil mac and cheese dish in an oven, such as a 13x9" Aluminum or Non-Stick Baking Pan.

  • - Oven-Safe Ramekin: Ideal for individual servings of no-boil mac and cheese that can be baked directly within these ramekins.

  • - Silicone Baking Mat: Prevents sticking and eases the removal of baked mac and cheese from pans or ramekins.

  • - Parchment Paper Sheets (non-stick): Used for lining pans or ramekins, facilitating easy cleanup after preparing no-boil dishes like mac and cheese.

  • - Food Processor: Potentially useful in a recipe process for tasks such as shredding cheese quickly or chopping additional ingredients.

  • - Sharp Chef’s Knife and Cutting Board: Essential tools for prepping vegetables that may be part of a no-boil mac and cheese dish.

  • - Medium Saucepan with Lid: Useful if any sauces or creams need to be cooked as part of variations in the recipe for no-boil mac and cheese.

  • - Mixing Bowls (Various Sizes): Utilized for mixing ingredients before baking, different sizes may offer convenience during preparation stages.

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons: Ensure accurate measurements of ingredients, crucial for achieving the right cheese sauce to pasta ratio in no-boil mac and cheese dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 3 cups whole milk

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar, divided

  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped

  • 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, whisking often, until a very thin, glossy sauce forms, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Remove sauce from heat.
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Instruction 2

Toss pasta and 1 1/2 cups cheese in a 13x9x2" or other shallow 3-quart baking dish. Pour sauce over (pasta should be submerged; do not stir) and cover with foil. Bake until pasta is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
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Instruction 3

Meanwhile, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, panko, and parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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Instruction 4

Remove foil from dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, then panko mixture. Bake until pasta is tender, edges are bubbling, and top is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
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