Description
A comforting Brazilian mac and cheese with a creamy texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese.
- Add cooked vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: brazilian mac and cheese, comfort food, easy recipe