Spicy Mac and Cheese
How to Make Spicy Mac and Cheese – Detailed Step-by-Step Guide
Complete, straightforward instructions along with ingredient amounts can be found in the recipe card at the end of this article.
Step One
Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package, then drain and rinse it with cold water, setting it aside afterward. Rinsing helps to keep the pasta from clumping together.
Step Two
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C and ready an oven-safe dish. A smaller one will suffice.
Step Three
In a large saucepan, melt the butter along with three tablespoons of hot sauce over medium heat on the stove. This should only take a few moments.
Step Four
Lower the heat and stir in the flour.
Step Five
Cook for 2 minutes while whisking continuously. The mixture will start to combine quickly.
Step Six
Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Step Seven
Raise the heat a bit and let it come to a simmer, whisking frequently.
Step Eight
Allow it to simmer for 3 minutes, whisking often and reducing the heat if necessary to maintain a gentle simmer.
Step Nine
Once the sauce has thickened, take it off the heat.
Step Ten
Mix in the salt, pepper, and additional hot sauce if you like. I suggest tasting the sauce before adding more seasoning.
Step Eleven
Incorporate the cheeses, saving a handful for the topping. I like to use a bit of both, but feel free to stick with one variety if you prefer.
Step Twelve
Mix everything together thoroughly. The mixture will become quite thick and stretchy.
Step Thirteen
Add the pasta and fold until well combined. This might require some effort, so make sure to reach down to the bottom of the pan to mix all the ingredients together.
Step Fourteen
Transfer the mixture into the oven-safe dish and top with the remaining cheese, then drizzle with hot sauce.
Step Fifteen
Bake for 20 minutes until it’s golden brown and bubbling.
Step Sixteen
Carefully take it out of the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
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