We’re making a “roux.” Roux is typically the base of gravies, soups, and my nacho cheese sauce. The flour soaks up the butter, see left photo below.
Melt butter on the stove, then add flour. Begin the cheese sauce on the stove: Like all great recipes, homemade macaroni and cheese begins with butter.Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles until tender, drain, then toss with a little butter to prevent them from sticking together.You can cook both ahead of time if needed. Cook the extras: Cook & chop the bacon, then sauté the spinach with a little garlic.I started with that recipe, changed its tune a bit, and this cheesy masterpiece was born. Have you ever made macaroni and cheese from scratch before? I shared a recipe for baked mac and cheese in 2017, then realized that it’s OK to go heavier on the creamy factor. If you need a fancied-up, yet totally approachable dinner… make this macaroni and cheese. A small handful of sautéed garlic spinach.Every single one asked me for the recipe. After falling in love the first time, I made this recipe again when our friends came over for dinner. It’s the kind of dressed up macaroni and cheese recipe that satisfies AND impresses everyone at the table. I call this company-worthy macaroni and cheese. And this is coming from someone who doesn’t even really like pasta.īut somehow bacon and cheese sauce fixes everything. On a cold night where nothing sounded appealing except for cheesy covered noodles, I made the best homemade macaroni and cheese. I can’t believe I’m starting this post talking about THE WEATHER, but the frigid temperatures definitely inspired this dinner. It’s extra cheesy with a little bacon and garlicky spinach for flavor. There are many ways to make homemade mac and cheese and this is my favorite. If you’re searching for a creamy macaroni and cheese recipe that satisfies and impresses, look no further.