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The secret of good Italian dishes is ‘ esagerare’, which means exaggerate – in cooking terms, simply put more of everything in! Originating from Italy, this dish has been proudly adopted by chefs and home cooks from around the world, with many variations on this popular classic.įor our first mac and cheese recipe, we wanted to find one as close to the original traditional recipe as possible, and we think that chef Rick Stein has definitely nailed it with this one! However you say it, it’s the same principle – macaroni pasta combined with a cheesy sauce.

Keep reading to check out some of the best macaroni cheese recipes! 1. Whether you’re looking for a simple, classic mac ‘n’ cheese recipe or looking to try out something new in the kitchen, we’ve got you covered! We seriously believe that nothing beats a homemade mac and cheese, which can be served as a stand-alone main meal or as a side dish. Many of us have our favorite recipes and own little tweaks for this family favorite. I plan to follow her recipe again, but I would cut back on the nutmeg and top the finished product with fresh herbs to help balance out all of the creamy, gooey cheese.Ĭlick to check out the other celebrity-chef recipes we've put head-to-head so far.Who doesn’t love a good mac and cheese? The classic blend of creamy, cheese sauce with al dente macaroni pasta really is one of the ultimate comfort food recipes! Plus, the dish was really cheap to make and its bubbly, gooey topping is hard to beat. Overall, following Ray's recipe resulted in some delicious macaroni and cheese, and I loved that it was so simple. His dish inspired me to start topping my own macaroni and cheese with Goldfish crackers, but I won't be trying to follow his vague roux recipe ever again.
#DIFFERENT TYPES OF MAC AND CHEESE SAUCE CRACKER#
The macaroni and cheese I made using Irvine's recipe was very cheesy, and the cracker topping really elevated the whole dish for me. It also took the longest to make and required the most ingredients, so I probably wouldn't make it again. The dish I made with Fieri's recipe was very rich and creamy, but the heavy cream dominated the dish, drowning out the flavors of garlic, shallot, and the most important ingredient: cheese. Rachael Ray's recipe was just so simple to follow.

I cooked everything in the oven for another 30 minutes. Then, I finished off the macaroni and cheeses with a topping that consisted of melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, and bacon. I cooked the sauce and pasta simultaneously, although it took a while to reduce the sauce since it had so much heavy cream.Īfter the penne was done cooking, I mixed it with my cheese sauce and then split the mixture into two separate baking dishes. I wish I could've just caramelized everything on the stovetop, which would've been just as flavorful and a lot easier. Truthfully, roasting the shallots and garlic seemed like a waste of 25 minutes and it made it especially hard to chop them.

Next, I had to roast shallots and garlic, chop them, sauté them in bacon fat (I used butter), and then use it to make a roux (a floury mixture that helps thicken sauces). I later divided the recipe into two versions - one with real bacon and one with a plant-based option. I don't eat meat, so I had my partner cook it. For starters, the recipe calls for dicing and cooking bacon.
