John Legend’s Macaroni and Cheese: The Indulgent Comfort Food Remix
Experience the ultimate comfort food with John Legend’s take on macaroni and cheese, a delightful remix of a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce; mix well.
- Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different cheeses or add-ins like bacon or breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg