{"id":311152,"date":"2025-11-22T12:20:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T12:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/bread\/sourdough-mac-and-cheese-3-easy-steps\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T12:20:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T12:20:28","slug":"sourdough-mac-and-cheese-3-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=311152","title":{"rendered":"Sourdough Mac and Cheese [3 Easy Steps!]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>Use sourdough in two different ways to make this homemade Sourdough Mac and Cheese!<\/p>\n<p>The recipe uses <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-discard-101\/\" title=\"Sourdough Discard 101\">sourdough discard<\/a> as a thickener in the b\u00e9chamel sauce or roux, and the cheesy, baked noodles are topped with crunchy sourdough breadcrumbs.<\/p>\n<p>This easy Sourdough Mac and Cheese is baked in a 9\u00d713\u2033 baking dish, so it makes a great main dish for <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/dinner\/\" title=\"Sourdough Dinner Recipes\">dinner<\/a> or as a side dish for <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/thanksgiving\/\" title=\"Sourdough Thanksgiving Recipes\">Thanksgiving<\/a> or other large meals. Plus, it all comes together in only 3 easy steps!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/spoon-scooping-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Spoon scooping cheesy sourdough mac and cheese from baking dish with sourdough breadcrumbs.\" class=\"wp-image-17726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/spoon-scooping-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/spoon-scooping-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/spoon-scooping-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/spoon-scooping-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/spoon-scooping-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/spoon-scooping-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-youll-love-this-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%AD%90%EF%B8%8F_Why_Youll_Love_this_Recipe\"\/>\u2b50\ufe0f Why You\u2019ll Love this Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy weeknight dinner or side dish recipe in only 3 easy steps.<\/li>\n<li>Classic macaroni and cheese with no fancy ingredients or never-heard-of cheeses. I just use cheddar and gruy\u00e8re or fontina!<\/li>\n<li>Sourdough discard is an excellent, tangy thickener in the cheesy sauce, just like in my unique <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-frosting\/\" title=\"Sourdough Frosting\">Sourdough Frosting<\/a> recipe.<\/li>\n<li>Topped with <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-breadcrumbs\/\" title=\"Sourdough Breadcrumbs\">sourdough breadcrumbs<\/a> that you can make with leftover or stale <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/my-everyday-sourdough-bread-recipe\/\" title=\"My Everyday Sourdough Bread Recipe\">sourdough bread<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The recipe is flexible enough to add other inclusions, flavors, or use different pasta shapes.<\/li>\n<li>Stores well for days in the refrigerator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Plate of sourdough mac and cheese with sourdough breadcrumbs with a fork on a towel.\" class=\"wp-image-17723 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs.jpg\" alt=\"Plate of sourdough mac and cheese with sourdough breadcrumbs with a fork on a towel.\" class=\"wp-image-17723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-making-sourdough-mac-and-cheese\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8D_Tips_for_Making_Sourdough_Mac_and_Cheese\"\/>\ud83d\udd0d Tips for Making Sourdough Mac and Cheese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grate or shred your own cheese<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the best flavor, grate or shred your own cheeses. Pre-shredded cheese may contain anti-clumping agents and other additives that affect its flavor, texture, and melting properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use high-quality cheese<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t skimp on using the best cheese you can get for this mac and cheese. It actually tastes cheesy, and that\u2019s the prominent flavor!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook pasta just al dente<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The pasta will keep cooking some in the oven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whisk the sourdough discard and sauce constantly to prevent burning<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook only until the mac and cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are browned.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Large spoon in a baking dish of baked sourdough mac and cheese with sourdough breadcrumbs.\" class=\"wp-image-17714 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish.jpg\" alt=\"Large spoon in a baking dish of baked sourdough mac and cheese with sourdough breadcrumbs.\" class=\"wp-image-17714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-with-sourdough-breadcrumbs-in-dish-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>You only need a few basic tools to make sourdough mac and cheese.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients-needed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%92_Ingredients_Needed\"\/>\ud83d\uded2 Ingredients Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>See below for my ingredient recommendations and possible substitutions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Labeled ingredients needed for sourdough mac and cheese including unsalted butter, pasta, gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, whole milk, salt and pepper, sourdough discard, and sourdough breadcrumbs.\" class=\"wp-image-17721 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Labeled ingredients needed for sourdough mac and cheese including unsalted butter, pasta, gruyere cheese, cheddar cheese, whole milk, salt and pepper, sourdough discard, and sourdough breadcrumbs.\" class=\"wp-image-17721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pasta<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can use classic macaroni noodles, but I prefer shells.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to make it extra sourdough, you could use sourdough pasta noodles!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>, for salting the pasta water and the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pepper<\/strong>, to taste\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can add other flavors like paprika, mustard, nutmeg, or other macaroni favorite spices when you make the sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsalted butter<\/strong>, enriches the flavor and prevents the noodles from sticking to each other.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sourdough discard<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheeses: Cheddar and Gruyere or Fontina<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The prominent flavor in this recipe is cheese, so use high-quality cheese.<\/li>\n<li>Cheddar is a classic for macaroni and delivers the perfect balance of sharpness and an orange color.<\/li>\n<li>Gruyere or Fontina adds nuttiness and creaminess since they both melt well. Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Gouda, or Parmesan would be other good inclusions or substitutes.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to use other cheeses, go for it. But I try to keep things simple when it comes to mac and cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole milk<\/strong>, for making the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sourdough breadcrumbs<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-sourdough-mac-and-cheese\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%A8%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%8D%B3_How_to_Make_Sourdough_Mac_and_Cheese\"\/>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73 How to Make Sourdough Mac and Cheese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Follow this visual, detailed recipe guide as you make sourdough mac and cheese in 3 easy steps.<\/p>\n<p>I adapted this <a href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1019251-classic-baked-macaroni-and-cheese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Baked Mac and Cheese recipe\">classic baked mac and cheese<\/a> recipe for sourdough from NYT Cooking.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cook-the-pasta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cook_the_Pasta\"\/>1. Cook the Pasta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 425\u00baF (218\u00baC) and butter a 9\u00d713\u2033 baking dish to help prevent sticking.<\/p>\n<p>Boil a large pot of salted water, then cook the pasta to 1 minute less than al dente, according to your package instructions.<\/p>\n<p>The pasta will continue cooking during baking.<\/p>\n<p>Drain and set the pasta aside.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, grate the cheeses with a box grater or using a food processor and set the cheese aside.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17718\" alt=\"Cooked pasta shells in boiling water with a pasta scoop.\" class=\"wp-image-17718 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17718\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked pasta shells in boiling water with a pasta scoop.\" class=\"wp-image-17718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-pasta-shells-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17716\" alt=\"Bowl of shredded cheeses.\" class=\"wp-image-17716 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17716\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of shredded cheeses.\" class=\"wp-image-17716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-shredded-cheeses-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-the-bechamel-sauce\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Make_the_Bechamel_Sauce\"\/>2. Make the B\u00e9chamel Sauce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>In a large skillet (or the same pot you used to cook the pasta), melt the butter.<\/p>\n<p>Then, add the sourdough discard and whisk constantly for a few minutes until it thickens and the discard smells toasty and clumps form like a roux.<\/p>\n<p>Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking, season with salt and pepper, and bring the milk to a simmer for a few minutes until no clumps of discard remain and the mixture thickens slightly.<\/p>\n<p>Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cheeses until completely melted, forming a cheesy sauce.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17719\" alt=\"Cooked sourdough discard roux with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-17719 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17719\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked sourdough discard roux with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-17719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooked-sourdough-discard-roux-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17720\" alt=\"Whisking milk into bechamel sauce for sourdough mac and cheese.\" class=\"wp-image-17720 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17720\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Whisking milk into bechamel sauce for sourdough mac and cheese.\" class=\"wp-image-17720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cooking-milk-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17722\" alt=\"Melted cheese for sourdough mac and cheese in a pot with a whisk showing the cheese pull.\" class=\"wp-image-17722 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17722\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Melted cheese for sourdough mac and cheese in a pot with a whisk showing the cheese pull.\" class=\"wp-image-17722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/melted-cheese-for-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bake\"\/>3. Bake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until completely coated.<\/p>\n<p>Pour the pasta and cheese into the buttered 9\u00d713\u2033 baking dish and top with a layer of sourdough breadcrumbs.<\/p>\n<p>Bake on a baking sheet for 25-28 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are dark brown and crispy and the cheese sauce is bubbly.<\/p>\n<p>Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving so the cheese sauce can set.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #000000; border-radius: 0%; background-color: #eaeaea; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-fced9cb3-7632-4818-a459-e0e12ad28ee0\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-06d6f324-15a4-489f-a5af-ba490c9faaf4\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-breadcrumbs\/\" title=\"Sourdough Breadcrumbs\">homemade sourdough breadcrumbs<\/a>, use store-bought breadcrumbs or Panko. <\/p>\n<p>Feel free to add melted butter, parmesan, or other flavors and spices to the breadcrumbs if you like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17717\" alt=\"Close up of cheesy sourdough mac and cheese.\" class=\"wp-image-17717 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17717\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of cheesy sourdough mac and cheese.\" class=\"wp-image-17717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17727\" alt=\"Baking dish with unbaked sourdough mac and cheese with sourdough breadcrumbs.\" class=\"wp-image-17727 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17727\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish.jpg\" alt=\"Baking dish with unbaked sourdough mac and cheese with sourdough breadcrumbs.\" class=\"wp-image-17727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unbaked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-in-baking-dish-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17715\" alt=\"Baked sourdough mac and cheese with sourdough breadcrumbs in a baking dish with a spoon in it.\" class=\"wp-image-17715 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"17715\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Baked sourdough mac and cheese with sourdough breadcrumbs in a baking dish with a spoon in it.\" class=\"wp-image-17715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/baked-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-and-serve\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store_and_Serve\"\/>How to Store and Serve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Sourdough mac and cheese can be made ahead, covered with aluminum foil, and refrigerated for 3-5 days. Simply reheat before serving.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to freeze the mac and cheese, I suggest leaving the breadcrumb topping off, as it can get soggy over time. Freeze baked portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and reheat.<\/p>\n<p>When reheating baked mac and cheese, adding a splash of milk can help loosen the sauce.<\/p>\n<p>The sourdough mac and cheese is an excellent side dish for <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/christmas\/\" title=\"Sourdough Christmas Recipes\">holidays<\/a>, or as a main weeknight, kid-friendly meal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Plate of sourdough mac and cheese with a fork on a striped towel.\" class=\"wp-image-17724 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Plate of sourdough mac and cheese with a fork on a striped towel.\" class=\"wp-image-17724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/plate-of-sourdough-mac-and-cheese-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%93_FAQs\"\/>\u2753 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"aioseo-can-i-double-the-recipe\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_mac_and_cheese_dry\"\/>Why is my mac and cheese dry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>You may have overbaked it. Add a splash of milk to the sauce when you reheat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"aioseo-how-can-i-make-vegan-sourdough-irish-soda-bread\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_make_gluten-free_sourdough_mac_and_cheese\"\/>Can you make gluten-free sourdough mac and cheese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes, use gluten-free pasta, gluten-free sourdough discard, and gluten-free sourdough breadcrumbs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"aioseo-is-sourdough-bread-the-same-as-irish-soda-bread\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_halve_the_recipe\"\/>Can I halve the recipe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes, halve all the ingredients and bake in an 8\u00d78\u2033 pan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_servings_does_this_sourdough_mac_and_cheese_make\"\/>How many servings does this sourdough mac and cheese make?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Baked in a 9\u00d713\u2033 pan, this recipe makes 8-10 large servings as a main or 10-15 smaller servings as a side dish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8635_d29c64-da alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8635_d0a469-f5\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Did you make this recipe? <\/strong><br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Please leave a rating, comment or question below! Tag me on Instagram or Facebook @SourdoughBrandon or PIN this recipe on Pinterest to come back to it later!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-17797\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container aligncenter\" data-recipe-id=\"17797\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-edit-1\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sourdough_Mac_and_Cheese\"\/>Sourdough Mac and Cheese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This easy homemade Sourdough Mac and Cheese uses sourdough in two ways and topped with sourdough breadcrumbs. It&#8217;s cheesy and makes a great dinner side or main dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside-only wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield or Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-17797 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"17797\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"17797\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"17797\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"17797\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-17797-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-17797-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular\" data-recipe=\"17797\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"1 lb Pasta, Elbow, shells, macaroni, or other shapes\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Pasta<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">Elbow, shells, macaroni, or other shapes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"12 oz Cheddar Cheese, freshly grated\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Cheddar Cheese<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">freshly grated<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"12 oz Gruy\u00e8re, freshly grated, or Fontina\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Gruy\u00e8re<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">freshly grated, or Fontina<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"4 TBS Unsalted Butter\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBS<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Unsalted Butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"120 g Sourdough Discard, [adjustable]\u00bd cup[\/adjustable]\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/how-to-make-a-sourdough-starter\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">Sourdough Discard<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><span class=\"wprm-dynamic-quantity\">\u00bd cup<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"4 cups Whole Milk\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Whole Milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"2 tsp Kosher Salt\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vLbBJp\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Kosher Salt<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"1 tsp Black Pepper, to taste\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Black Pepper<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"1 \u00bd cups Sourdough Breadcrumbs, optional\"\/><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2 <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-breadcrumbs\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">Sourdough Breadcrumbs<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-342274279\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-342274279\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-17797-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-17797-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"17797\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #07515f;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-17797-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 425\u00baF (218\u00baC) and butter a 9\u00d713&#8243; baking dish.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Boil a large pot of salted water, add the pasta, and cook until 1 minute less than al dente following the package instructions (the pasta will continue cooking while baking). Drain and set aside.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Meanwhile, grate the cheeses in a large bowl and set aside.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-17797-2\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 lb Pasta, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-17797-7\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">12 oz Cheddar Cheese, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-17797-8\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">12 oz Gruy\u00e8re<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-17797-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the same pot you cooked the pasta in, or a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Then, add the sourdough discard and constantly whisk the roux for a few minutes until it smells toasty and looks like wet sand.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Slowly pour in the milk while whisking, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer for a few minutes, breaking apart any clumps of discard with your whisk.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from the heat, add all of the cheese, and whisk until completely melted and you have a cheesy sauce.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-17797-1\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">4 TBS Unsalted Butter, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-17797-3\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">120 g Sourdough Discard, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-17797-4\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">4 cups Whole Milk, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-17797-5\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">2 tsp Kosher Salt, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-17797-6\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 tsp Black Pepper<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-17797-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the drained pasta to the pot and coat thoroughly in the cheese sauce.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the pasta to the buttered baking dish and top with sourdough breadcrumbs.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake on a baking sheet for 25-28 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are dark golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-17797-9\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 \u00bd cups Sourdough Breadcrumbs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-17797-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li>Follow my guide above for more detailed instructions, recipe variations, and photos to make this recipe step by step.<\/li>\n<li>This recipe is adapted for sourdough from Alison Roman\u2019s <a title=\"Classic Baked Mac &amp; Cheese\" href=\"https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes\/1019251-classic-baked-macaroni-and-cheese\">Classic Baked Mac &amp; Cheese recipe<\/a> in NYT Cooking.<\/li>\n<li>Store the sourdough mac and cheese covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.<\/li>\n<li>Add other spices or flavorings such as paprika, mustard, nutmeg, etc. to taste before adding the grated cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use sourdough in two different ways to make this homemade Sourdough Mac and Cheese! 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