The Creamiest Mac & Cheese
Translated from Romanian, the language of the video.
Marci cooked this in a TikTok video, in Romanian. SeeMeCook wrote it up from the video as a full recipe, translated it into English, and added nutrition.
Watch the original videoImported by Anonymous on SeeMeCook
An incredibly creamy and flavorful Mac & Cheese featuring a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan, topped with a golden gratin crust.
- Time
- 40 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and oven
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten and dairy
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
Steps
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400 °F) (400°F (200 °C)).
In a large pan or cast iron skillet, melt the butter and add the flour. Cook them together for about one minute, stirring constantly to create a roux.
Gradually pour in the milk and the cooking cream, whisking continuously to form a smooth base for the sauce.
Add the concentrated tomato paste, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to incorporate the aromatics.
Turn off the heat. Add the grated cheddar, mozzarella, and a portion of the parmesan cheese.
Mix well until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the pre-boiled pasta to the sauce and stir until every piece is thoroughly coated.
If not already in one, transfer the mixture to a cast iron skillet or an oven-safe baking dish.
Grate the remaining parmesan cheese over the top to create a layer for gratinating.
Place the skillet in the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes at 200°C (400 °F) until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
The addition of tomato paste and Dijon mustard doesn't change the flavor profile entirely but adds significant depth and aroma to the cheese sauce.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 1109
- Protein
- 46 g
- Carbs
- 91 g
- Fat
- 61 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Where the calories come from
Keep this recipe
Save it to your SeeMeCook library, add it to your grocery list, and cook it hands-free with each step read aloud.
Open in SeeMeCook
