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Moriah’s Mac & Cheese Bar Recipe

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What’s better than mac & cheese? A mac & cheese bar! Make mac & cheese magic by letting your friends and neighbors add all their favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 oz.) box macaroni elbows
  • 1 (16 oz.) box gluten-free macaroni elbows
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 cups shredded cheese (Moriah uses a mix of fontina and sharp cheddar)
  • Topping Ideas
  • Bacon
  • Ham
  • Chicken
  • Broccoli
  • Tomato
  • Green onions
  • Avocado
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts and garlic
  • Caramelized onions
  • Olives
  • Jalapeño
  • Crushed Cheez-Its
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Hot sauce
  • Truffle oil

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, and drain. Set pasta aside while you make the sauce.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add cornstarch and salt. Cook for one minute, whisking constantly.
  4. Add milk, whisking constantly until fully incorporated.
  5. Add cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
  6. Ladle sauce over prepared pasta, and stir to combine.
  7. Serve with a choice of toppings.

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