Dot the top with 1 to 2 tablespoons butter.īake until the pasta is heated through and the topping is crisp and deep golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, then the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the top of the macaroni mixture. Add half the cheddar, all the mozzarella, then heavy cream and salt. Return the saucepan to the heat and add the butter, then the drained cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into small florets and add to the boiling water.
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Place a saucepan of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Pioneer Woman Mac And Cheese is known for its thick creamy texture and cheesy goodness. Add the cheese sauce and stir well to combine, adding some reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if needed to coat the pasta well. Combine the chicken, garlic, onion, ½ teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper and ¼ cup water in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
Rinse the macaroni under cold running water to stop the cooking, and drain again.īutter a 10- to 12-cup baking dish. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more nutmeg if you like.Ĭook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy. Simmer over low heat, whisking often, until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, 15 to 20 minutes. Briskly whisk the egg yolks into the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Whisking continuously, gradually pour the hot milk into the roux. Cook, whisking constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, without browning. When it bubbles, gradually sprinkle and whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste. Pour cheese sauce over the macaroni mixture in the large pot. Season cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 cups cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Turn heat to medium low and add milk, whisking constantly until mixture starts to thicken. In a heavy large saucepan over high heat, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. Once butter is melted, whisk in flour until a thick mixture forms.