Mac n cheese is a very well-known, American dish that is popular for its mouthwatering taste. It is a super easy recipe that has a hassle-free process. It is one such recipe that does not need a lot of ingredients but turns out to be very delicious. The origin of this recipe goes back to the times when it was served only for royalty. The earlier version of mac n cheese was just noodles, cheese, and butter. Gradually it became the weekend and celebration food for the African-Americans because cheese was used as the survival food for the farm family and community. The reason for the same was they can store cheese and eat it later. Since pasta and cheese were a cheap alternative, they became a regular food option for them. The recipe of Mac n Cheese has the potential to be so versatile that people kept making their versions of it. This magical combination of macaroni and cheese is a mass food enjoyed by all.
Here is the recipe for delicious Mac N Cheese
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil, add a pinch of salt and add elbow macaroni to it and keep stirring it occasionally.
Step 2
Melt one cube of butter in a pan in low heat and add 4 tablespoons of flour to it. Keep whisking it and cook for at least 2 minutes and make sure there are no lumps.
Step 3
Take a bowl and mix 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 3\4 cup of gruyere cheese, and 3\4 cup of mozzarella cheese to it and keep it aside to add it later.
Step 4
Gradually add 1L of milk to the sauce and keep stirring it. Whisk it until it gets smooth. Cook for 5–6 minutes until it gets thick.
Step 5
Now remove the sauce from heat and let it cool. Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to it and whisk it again. Add the cheese mixture to it and whisk it until the cheese melts.
Step 6
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Transfer it to a baking dish and bake it at 360 Fahrenheit for 20–25 minutes.
Now it’s time to add the secret ingredient which is Naturesmith’s Marjoram to boost the flavors. The addition of Marjoram to cheese is always a go-to combination. This not only enhances the taste but is extremely good for our health. It helps in better blood circulation and works as an antioxidant. It has also been historically used to prevent digestive issues like stomach ulcers and foodborne illness.
To make the recipe healthier switch elbow macaroni with semolina macaroni or wheat macaroni. This way the recipe will be healthy without ever compromising on the taste. If you are diet-conscious, use coconut milk instead of a regular one and you are ready with your tasty yet healthy Mac N Cheese.
Naturesmith’s products are 100 % natural and do not contain any additional flavor or preservatives. we source our ingredients from around the world to maintain the original taste of all our products. Naturesmith’s Marjoram gets its flavor from a variety of aromatic compounds and can be wrapped in cheese or sprinkled on vegetables
