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Mac and Cheese

Source youtube.com

INGREDIENTS

  • 750g (3 1/4c) water
  • 225g (1c) evaporated milk
  • salt
  • 225g (1 1/2c) large elbow macaroni
  • 50g (3 1/2T) butter
  • 125g (1 1/2c) extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 10g (1 1/2T) cornstarch
  • 25-30g (4 1/2T) aged Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 5 slices American cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large saucepan, combine water, evaporated milk, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Add large elbow macaroni to the saucepan. Stir and cook for 9-10 minutes, covered, until the pasta is tender.

While the pasta cooks, grate the sharp cheddar cheese and toss with the cornstarch. Grate Parmesan on the feather side of a grater

Once the pasta is tender, reduce the heat to low and add butter to the saucepan. Stir until melted.

Add all of the cheeses, including the slices of american to the pasta. Stir until all the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and silky.

Taste and season with salt, if needed. Garnish with additional grated sharp cheddar.