Anonymous
Post 05/22/2024 02:35     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/mac-cheese


This is my favorite to make, but my kids don’t like it.


This is my go to with sharp cheddar, no nutmeg, breadcrumbs or tomatoes. My kids love it.
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2024 02:10     Subject: Re:want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe


https://joyfoodsunshine.com/homemade-mac-and-cheese/


This one has sour cream. I sub cream or half and half for milk, add ground mustard and a little tabasco.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 16:46     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
I’m here to defend the Kraft box!
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 12:50     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Anonymous wrote:If you want the really creamy kind that has a more Veletta consistency, use evaporated milk.

I’ve tried tons of mac and cheese recipes and my kids hate them. Until finally someone here posted this

https://www.seriouseats.com/ingredient-stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe



Yes, this is our go-to. It's not the most sophisticated, but it's quite tasty and incredibly simple.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 12:48     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The key is all about the cheese you get. Expensive sharp cheddar is going to taste better than the Giant brand block.


Shap cheddar doesn’t melt well or have that creamy texture. I would not use this, especially for kids


If you use sodium citrate, it melts beautifully.


This is true. Also makes the pre-shredded cheese melt to the creamy texture too.


What is it?


Sodium citrate is a food additive, sold in a powder. I bought mine on Amazon, doesn't seem readily available across all grocery stores.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 10:01     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The key is all about the cheese you get. Expensive sharp cheddar is going to taste better than the Giant brand block.


Shap cheddar doesn’t melt well or have that creamy texture. I would not use this, especially for kids


If you use sodium citrate, it melts beautifully.


This is true. Also makes the pre-shredded cheese melt to the creamy texture too.


What is it?
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2024 09:51     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The key is all about the cheese you get. Expensive sharp cheddar is going to taste better than the Giant brand block.


Shap cheddar doesn’t melt well or have that creamy texture. I would not use this, especially for kids


If you use sodium citrate, it melts beautifully.


This is true. Also makes the pre-shredded cheese melt to the creamy texture too.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2024 23:52     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The key is all about the cheese you get. Expensive sharp cheddar is going to taste better than the Giant brand block.


Shap cheddar doesn’t melt well or have that creamy texture. I would not use this, especially for kids


If you use sodium citrate, it melts beautifully.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2024 15:53     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Always grate your own cheese. One of the biggest mistakes people make is to buy pre-grated cheese in the bag. Do not do that.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2024 15:51     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Anonymous wrote:The key is all about the cheese you get. Expensive sharp cheddar is going to taste better than the Giant brand block.


Shap cheddar doesn’t melt well or have that creamy texture. I would not use this, especially for kids
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2024 15:16     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
The key is all about the cheese you get. Expensive sharp cheddar is going to taste better than the Giant brand block.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2024 14:45     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Anonymous wrote:For adults, the Beecher's recipe is great (if you can't get Beecher's cheese, just use an aged cheddar):

https://beechershandmadecheese.com/recipe/beechers-worlds-best-mac-cheese/

Agree about Serious Eats if the key element is creaminess. Alka Seltzer! Who knew?


I thought aged cheddar cheese didn't work as well for melting as young cheese.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2024 10:10     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
For adults, the Beecher's recipe is great (if you can't get Beecher's cheese, just use an aged cheddar):

https://beechershandmadecheese.com/recipe/beechers-worlds-best-mac-cheese/

Agree about Serious Eats if the key element is creaminess. Alka Seltzer! Who knew?
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2024 19:28     Subject: Re:want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
This one never never fails to please Thanksgiving guests of all ages: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020515-southern-macaroni-and-cheese?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share" target="_new" rel="nofollow"> https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020515-southern-macaroni-and-cheese?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2024 18:47     Subject: want a GOOD Mac & cheese recipe
Martha’s ratio, with cooks illustrated spice and cheese mix (cheddar, jack, mustard, cayenne). Don’t do the gruyere.