Chef Sven's Mouthwatering Homemade Mac and Cheese

Chef Sven • 2023-07-08

Let me tell you a little story. Back in my days as a TV chef, I had the pleasure of cooking for some of the biggest stars in Sweden. One day, I received a call from the charming actress, Ingrid Johansson. She was craving some good old comfort food and asked if I could whip up a batch of my famous mac and cheese. Now, mac and cheese may seem simple, but let me tell you, there’s an art to making it truly irresistible. So today, I’m going to share with you my mouthwatering homemade mac and cheese recipe that will have you coming back for seconds, thirds, and maybe even fourths!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until golden brown.
3. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and creamy. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cooked macaroni.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

I hope you give this recipe a try and let me know how it turns out. Trust me, once you’ve had a taste of my homemade mac and cheese, you’ll never go back to the store-bought stuff again!