Mac and Cheese

30-Minute Mac and Cheese

30-Minute Mac and Cheese — a cozy, reliable classic with simple steps, substitutions, and serving tips.

Category
Pasta
Time
52 min
Servings
3
Method
Roasted

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • soy sauce
  • onion
  • mozzarella
  • paprika
  • heavy cream
  • noodles
  • mustard
  • bay leaf
  • chicken breast
  • rosemary
  • elbow macaroni

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Warm butter in a Dutch oven; sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a light roux.
  4. Whisk in milk gradually; simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add the main ingredients and seasonings; cook until tender.
  6. Transfer to a baking dish; top with cheese and bake until golden and bubbling.
  7. Rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.