{"id":326932,"date":"2025-12-02T02:01:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/cozy-mac-and-cheese-a-cozy-kitchen\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T02:01:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:01:24","slug":"cozy-mac-and-cheese-a-cozy-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=326932","title":{"rendered":"Cozy Mac and Cheese – A Cozy Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Ingredients You\u2019ll Need for Cozy Mac and Cheese<\/h2>\n
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  1. Breadcrumbs<\/strong> \u2013 The buttery toasted breadcrumbs make the perfect crispy topping.<\/li>\n
  2. Butter<\/strong> \u2013 The butter and flour combine into a roux, creating the base for your cheese sauce.<\/li>\n
  3. All-purpose flour<\/strong> \u2013 All-purpose flour holds everything together, ensuring your cheese sauce stays smooth and creamy without separating.<\/li>\n
  4. Milk<\/strong> \u2013 Milk combines with butter and flour (the roux) to create a smooth, pourable cheese sauce.<\/li>\n
  5. Spices <\/strong>\u2013 I love lots of freshly ground pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in this recipe.<\/li>\n
  6. Dijon Mustard<\/strong> \u2013 It provides a subtle sharpness and acidity that cuts through the richness of the cheese.<\/li>\n
  7. Four cheeses<\/strong> \u2013 I used a combo of swiss (7 ounces)\/comte (1 ounces)\/raclette (5 ounces)\/cheddar (3 ounces).<\/li>\n
  8. Pasta<\/strong> \u2013 I used cavatappi for this, but you can also use medium elbow pasta.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    • Shred the cheese yourself.<\/strong> I would avoid buying pre-shredded cheese, which contains starch that keeps the cheese from clumping. I find that it doesn\u2019t melt as well.<\/li>\n
    • Rinse the cooked pasta<\/strong> under cold water to get rid of some of the excess starch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      More Macaroni and Cheese Recipes<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n

      If you tried this Cozy Mac and Cheese Recipe<\/strong> or any other recipe on my website, please leave a \ud83c\udf1f star rating<\/strong> and let me know how it went in the \ud83d\udcdd comments<\/strong> below. Thanks for visiting!<\/p>\n

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      To Make the Buttery Bread Crumbs:<\/h4>\n
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        To a small saucepan, set over medium heat, melt the butter. When melted, add the breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt. Mix until the bread crumbs are thoroughly coated. Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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          Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter your 6-quart casserole dish and set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          To a medium pot, set over medium heat, add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the flour and mix it together and cook the flour butter mixture for about 1 minute. Pour in the milk in two batches, stirring continuously in between additions. Cook until it thickens up, about 2 to 3 minutes. It\u2019ll start to bubble up and thicken. Give it a good whisk and be sure to get in those corners of the pan to get any floury bits up and mixed in. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Turn off the heat and whisk in the kosher salt, crushed red pepper, Dijon mustard and a few rounds of pepper. Give it a taste and adjust the salt to taste. Add the grated cheeses and mix them in until they\u2019re melted. Cover the pot with a lid and set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package\u2019s instructions, about 6 to 7 minutes, until al dente.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Drain the pasta and then immediately run it under cold water to get rid of some of the starch. Give it a shake in the colander to shake off some of the excess water and then add it to the pot with the cheesy sauce. Mix until thoroughly combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Transfer to your prepared baking dish. Smooth it into an even layer and then top it with the reserved bread crumbs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Transfer it to the oven to bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, until the macaroni and cheese is bubbling and golden brown on top.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          • Shred the cheese yourself.<\/strong> I would avoid buying pre-shredded cheese, which contains starch that keeps the cheese from clumping. I find that it doesn\u2019t melt as well.<\/li>\n
          • Rinse the cooked pasta<\/strong> under cold water to get rid of some of the excess starch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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