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MONTGOMERY JACK CHEESE FOR MACARONI AND CHEESE MAC
Best for sprinkling atop your mac before it hits the oven (or again when serving), Parmesan also adds a much desired salty and nutty flavor that's unbeatable. We could never make a list of the best cheeses and leave out Parmesan. It's a nice change of pace, an unexpected twist in the world of mac. The flavor sticks around, even after all the milk and cream get added. You can even go crazy and make brie mac & cheese right inside your wheel of brie!Įxtra tangy and extra creamy-we just love goat cheese. The creaminess is excellent for coating your noodles, and it creates the most decadent mac and cheese. We use brie in our mac when we are feeling extra fancy. It works exceptionally well in a slow-cooker mac & cheese! It melts down easily and helps keep the sauce smooth with just the right amount of salt and tang. We're no strangers to cream cheese here in the Delish test kitchen, so it wasn't a huge surprise when we confirmed that it's perfect in mac & cheese. Its saltiness helps cut through all the heavy fats, and the nutty flavor is so special. Gouda is a seriously underrated cheese when it comes to cooking! It melts beautifully and gives your mac a sophisticated taste without being too pretentious (or turning off picky eaters).ĭespite it being a hard cheese, Gruyère still melts nicely. Sharp cheddar is ideal because its flavor is strongest, but the most important to thing to remember is to always buy cheddar in a block and grate your own! Pre-shredded simply doesn't work, which we will explain more in a bit. It's also got the classic taste you're looking for and expecting with mac and cheese. With a fairly low melting point, cheddar keeps things smooth. The king of all cheeses when it comes to coating your noodles. After what felt like an endless amount of testing for our quest to find *the* perfect recipe, we discovered which cheeses work best.and which ones to avoid at all costs. It seems obvious, but not all cheeses melt easily. The main qualification you should look for in a cheese for this dish: It needs to melt well. The type you choose is extremely important for the taste and texture of the sauce. What a terrible waste of a wonderful concept! The number-one mistake when making mac at home, aside from a cooking error like over-boiling the noodles, is using the wrong kind of cheese to start with. This recipe was originally posted in January 2013 and updated November 2021.If there's one thing we hate, it's a bad batch of mac and cheese. Looking for more Macaroni and Cheese recipes? You can simply omit or swap for additional shredded cheese. I like to add the golden Panko breadcrumbs on top for a bit of extra texture, but this is completely optional. It will continue to soften a little more as it is mixed into the hot cheese sauce and baked until golden. This will help create a smoother and more creamy texture.Ĭook the pasta until just al dente, barely tender. If possible, shred the cheese at home and avoid pre-shredded packages. If the mixture is too hot, the cheese (especially the Cheddar) may separate into an oily mess. Gently place back over low heat only if needed to melt the cheese. The pot should be removed from the heat source and just hot enough to melt the cheese. Make sure the sauce is not bubbling when adding the cheese. Adjust as desired, but keep in mind this may change texture and consistency of the sauce. I used a combination of Cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan based on personal taste. The exact amount of salt may differ based on the salt content of the chicken stock. Adding too much in the beginning will create lumps in the sauce.Īdjust the flavors to taste after mixing in all the cheese. Slowly whisk the chicken stock and milk into the roux (butter and flour mixture). Shells are a particular favorite with the kids. If desired, you can swap for another favorite medium-sized shape. The tube shape is perfect for holding the cheese sauce. I prepared the Baked Macaroni and Cheese with dried elbow macaroni.
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