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J Alexander's Mac and Cheese Recipe

J Alexander's Mac and Cheese Recipe

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J Alexander's Mac and Cheese Recipe is famous for being super creamy and delicious. This restaurant dish tastes amazing because it uses good cheese and special cooking methods.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Pasta:

  • 1 pound elbow pasta
  • Salt for water

For Cheese Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • Salt and pepper

For Topping:

  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Boil pasta until almost done.
  • Drain pasta well.
  • Melt butter in pan.
  • Mix flour with butter.
  • Add milk slowly while stirring.
  • Cook until thick.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add all cheese slowly.
  • Mix pasta with cheese sauce.
  • Put in baking dish.
  • Add breadcrumb topping.
  • Bake 25 minutes until golden.

Notes

  1. Use fresh cheese, not pre-shredded for the best J Alexander's Mac and Cheese Recipe.
  2. Don't cook pasta too long.
  3. Warm milk before adding to sauce.
  4. Take pan off heat before adding cheese.
  5. Mix cheese in slowly for smooth sauce.
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