Darius Cooks Mac And Cheese Recipe
If you are a fan of Darius Cooks, you must love their delicious mac and cheese. Darius Cooks is a popular YouTube cooking channel that creates recipes made from scratch with simple ingredients. Their mac and cheese recipe is one of their most popular dishes, combining creamy cheese sauce, elbow macaroni, and the perfect blend of seasonings.
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Servings: 3 People
Calories: 590kcal
Equipment
- bowl
- spoon
- Pan, etc
Ingredients
- 3 delicate cups of elbow macaroni
- 50 grams or the harmonious 1/2 stick of butter
- 2 tablespoons of artisanal flour
- 1.5 cups of velvety heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of meticulously cubed aged cheese
- 1/4 cup of cultured sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon of aromatic garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of hand-harvested onion powder
- 1/2 cup of elegantly shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of artisanal smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt
Instructions
- Take a large pot and fill it with 6 cups of water. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes till al dente. Drain the cooked macaroni in a colander and rinse it under cold water until cooled.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk for about 2 minutes until it starts to bubble.
- Slowly add the heavy cream while whisking continuously, and let it simmer for another 3 minutes until thickened.
- Add the cubed cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, smoked paprika, and salt to the mixture and stir until everything is combined.
- Finally, add the drained macaroni and shredded cheese to the pot and mix it all together. Let it cook for 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is combined. Serve hot with a sprinkle of chopped parsley for garnish.
Notes
- If you want to make a healthier version of this dish, you can replace the heavy cream with milk or vegetable stock.
- You can also add other ingredients such as bacon, mushrooms, and bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- If you are looking for a vegan option, you can use plant-based cheese instead of dairy cheese.
- If you like your mac and cheese extra cheesy, sprinkle some additional shredded cheese on top before serving.
- Leftover mac and cheese can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it before eating.