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Copycat Beecher's Mac & Cheese

Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Total Cheese for Recipe

  • 16 oz. Cheddar Cheese, grated or shredded
  • 4 oz. Swiss Cheese, grated or shredded

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 & 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated or shredded
  • 1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated or shredded
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 16 oz. penne pasta

Top of Mac & Cheese

  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated or shredded
  • 1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated or shredded
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook penne pasta 2 minutes less than package directions. Strain & rinse pasta in cold water & set aside.
  • Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Continue whisking and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the cheese, salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Stir until cheese is melted & ingredients are thorougly mixed, about 3 minutes.
  • Combine the cooked pasta and sauce in a medium bowl or pot and mix carefully, but no thoroughly.
  • Pour the pasta into a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and chili powder evenly on top.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Allow the mac & cheese to cool for 5 minutes before serving.