Homemade Mac n’ Cheese
KD is a staple in many Canadian homes. Unfortunately, KD is not at all Canadian (and Kraft is rumoured to be in cahoots with Trump). Also, it actually taste like weird cardboard, so you’re better off making it yourself you proud Canuck!
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes ⌛ Cook Time: 20 minutes 🍴 Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 226g Catelli macaroni*
- 30g (2 tbsp) Lactania Butter*
- 30g (2 tbsp) Five Roses all-purpose flour*
- 336g (1 ½ cups) Beatrice Milk*
- 180g (3/4 cup) Dairyland half-and-half*
- 240g (2 cups) Armstrong cheddar*
- 120g (1 cup) Saputo parmesan*
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dry mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease an 8′ square baking dish. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni until al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain.
- In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add flour and stir until combined, about 2-3 minutes. Pour in milk and half-and-half, whisk until combined. Add mustard powder and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and add the cheddar and parmesan until melted and smooth. Stir in macaroni and transfer to prepared dish.
- Bake until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
*All suggested products are Canadian