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Sweet Tomatoes Mac and Cheese Recipe

Sweet Tomatoes Mac and Cheese Recipe

Make creamy Sweet Tomatoes Mac and Cheese Recipe at home with rich cheese sauce, tender pasta, and crispy baked topping easily.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Cheese grater
  • Baking dish
  • Colander

Method
 

Step 1: Boil the Pasta
  1. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until tender. Drain properly and keep slightly firm for better texture later.
    Boiling Macaroni for Sweet Tomatoes Mac and Cheese
Step 2: Prepare the Base
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk flour slowly and cook for one minute until smooth and lightly golden without burning.
    Preparing Roux for Cheese Sauce
Step 3: Add Milk and Cream
  1. Pour milk and cream gradually while whisking continuously until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and slightly thickened evenly.
    Adding Milk to Cheese Sauce Base
Step 4: Melt the Cheese
  1. Add cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese slowly. Stir continuously until completely melted and rich without lumps remaining anywhere.
    Melting Cheese into Creamy Sauce
Step 5: Season the Sauce
  1. Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika into the cheese sauce for balanced flavor and creamy restaurant-style taste.
    Seasoning the Cheese Sauce
Step 6: Combine Pasta and Sauce
  1. Add cooked macaroni to the sauce. Stir carefully until every pasta piece becomes coated evenly with the creamy cheese mixture.
    Combining Pasta with Cheese Sauce
Step 7: Bake Until Golden
  1. Transfer the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and bake until golden, bubbly, and beautifully crispy on top.
    Baking Mac and Cheese Until Golden

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest and creamiest sauce.