Beecher's World's Best Mac Cheese
Indulge in creamy, gooey perfection with Beecher's World's Best Mac & Cheese, a gourmet take on a comfort food classic. This recipe brings together a luscious blend of Beecher's Flagship cheese, nutty Gruyere, and velvety cream cheese for an ultra-rich, cheesy sauce that elevates the traditional mac and cheese to new heights. The dish is perfectly seasoned with a hint of mustard powder and cayenne for subtle depth, then finished with a crispy panko breadcrumb topping for that irresistible contrast of textures. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, this baked mac and cheese is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or as a show-stopping side dish. Serve it piping hot and watch it disappear—because this truly lives up to its name as the world's best!
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Ingredients
- 454 grams elbow macaroni
- 56 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 950 milliliters whole milk
- 340 grams Beecher's Flagship cheese (shredded)
- 110 grams gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 57 grams cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 120 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 15 milliliters olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes golden and smooth.
Step 4
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue to whisk and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded Beecher's Flagship cheese, gruyere, and cream cheese. Stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 6
Season the cheese sauce with ground mustard powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 7
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly.
Step 8
Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Step 9
In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Step 11
Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your decadent Beecher's World's Best Mac & Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2067.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4822.9 |
| Total Fat 208.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 122.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g | |
| Cholesterol 657.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6147.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 492.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 74.1g | |
| Protein 234.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 454.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 4719.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1880.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories