How to Make Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Step #2: In a medium skillet, sauté the bell pepper, jalapeno, and Anaheim pepper in one tablespoon of butter until soft. Add the garlic and sauté for an extra 30 seconds. Then, switch off the heat and take it off the stove. I mean, what’s not to love? Macaroni, swimming in a rich, velvety cheese sauce, all baked to golden perfection. It’s a dish that’s like a childhood memory, and no matter how many fancy culinary adventures I embark on, baked mac and cheese is the one I keep coming back to. It’s the dish that welcomes you home, and I’m here to share all the cheesy secrets and delicious tips. Step #4: Blend the whole milk and ground mustard into the flour mixture using a whisk. Keep cooking and stirring for another five minutes until the mixture thickens significantly. Reduce the heat to low. Step #5: Beat one egg in a small bowl. Take ¼ cup of the sauce and slowly drizzle it into the bowl containing the beaten egg while whisking constantly. This will temper the egg and keep it from scrambling. Step #6: Whisk the egg mixture into the large pot. Add the grated cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, and nutmeg. Stir well.
