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The Creamiest Macaroni and Cheese

Outrageously cheesy, super creamy, and topped with a crunchy cheese topping, this mac and cheese recipe is most definitely a keeper….and my niece’s favourite meal!  

Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup soy ground veggie
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida (aka hing)- for roasting ground veggie
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida (aka hing)- for cream sauce
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lb macaroni
  • 1/2 cup parmesan
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup panko crumbs
Instructions
  1. Place oven on broil.
  2. Add olive oil and hing and roast on medium heat for 1 min. Add ground veggie and roast until lightly browned. Remove from heat and place in a bowl for later.
  3. Add butter and hing, nutmeg and paprika to pan on medium heat for 1 min. Add 2 tbsp flour and mix continuously until mixture browns.
  4. Then add milk, heavy cream and vegetable broth and allow mixture to thicken on medium heat while stirring.
  5. Reduce heat once thickens. Add dijon mustard and cheeses.
  6. Cook pasta to al dente usually 5-7mins.
  7. Add cooked pasta to sauce, put in pan and add cheese, parmesan and panko to topping.
  8. Broil macaroni for 5-6 mins until crisp on top.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1069.05kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64.85g100%
Saturated Fat 34.29g172%
Trans Fat 0.37g
Cholesterol 167.94mg56%
Sodium 936.81mg40%
Potassium 987.22mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 66.44g23%
Dietary Fiber 5.78g24%
Sugars 8.69g
Protein 54.79g110%

Vitamin A 560.09 IU
Vitamin C 2.42 mg
Calcium 1210.18 mg
Iron 7.13 mg
Vitamin D 1.95 IU
Vitamin E 1.74 IU
Vitamin K 26.04 mcg
Thiamin 0.47 mg
Riboflavin 0.96 mg
Niacin 2.01 mg
Vitamin B6 0.34 mg
Folate 170.67 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.76 mcg
Phosphorus 1045.8 mg
Magnesium 177.67 mg
Zinc 7.02 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: macaroni, cheese, creamy