There's nothing quite like the joy of digging into a bubbling, golden macaroni and cheese straight from the oven. If you've been missing this comfort food classic, the New York Times Cooking section has got you covered with a fail-safe recipe that's sure to hit the spot. This mouth-watering dish , which ranks among the site's most-loved recipes, is the creation of Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer Julia Moskin.
King Charles favorite superfood dinner recipe detailed Tasty lasagna soup recipe is 'easiest' 40-minute dinner you'll make this fall Her decadent mac and cheese comes with a major plus for home cooks there's no need to boil the pasta beforehand. Instead, it bakes right in the dish, soaking up all the creamy, cheesy goodness as it cooks. With over 15,000 glowing reviews, this recipe holds a solid five-star rating, with fans singing its praises for the past seven years.
"I've made this recipe probably a half-dozen times," one reviewer shared. Another added: "It's a quick, no-fail mac-n-cheese casserole. I've also amped up the flavor a bit by adding more dried mustard and some red chili powder.
This one is my go-to!" The top-rated review suggests just one tweak: "This is now my go-to Mac and Cheese, with only one alteration to the recipe as published. "Omit the added salt. It was way too salty with it.
Here is a helpful hint: if you combine all ingredients in your baking dish in the morning, and let it sit in the fridge during the day, it will cook in half the time." Make macaroni even taste cheesier and creamier with this viral recipe Crispy chicken Caesar salad is the perfect easy and delicious lunch All-in-one carrot cake recipe needs four ingredients for quick and tasty results By Julia Moskin via NYT Cooking Ingredients 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter. 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese (not low-fat).
2 cups (470ml) milk (not skimmed). 1 teaspoon dry mustard. Pinch of ground cayenne.
Pinch of ground nutmeg. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
1 pound (450g) sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar, grated. 1/2 pound (225g) elbow pasta, uncooked. Instructions Preheat your oven to 190C/375F degrees and position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven.
Use one tablespoon of butter to grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan. In a blender, blend together the cottage cheese, milk, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside 14 cup of the grated Cheddar for later use.
In a large bowl, mix the remaining grated Cheddar, the blended milk mixture, and the uncooked pasta. Pour this into the prepared pan, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, uncover the pan, stir gently, sprinkle with the reserved cheese, and dot with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
Bake, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, until browned. Allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving..
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Mac and Cheese fans say 'no-fail' recipe is 'shockingly good' - and it's quick too
This creamy mac and cheese recipe is one of the New York Times' most popular recipes - and it's easy to see why.