500g dried elbow pasta 120g unsalted butter 70g all purpose flour 950ml whole milk 450g grated medium sharp cheddar cheese 225g grated Gruyere cheese Salt to taste Black pepper to taste 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 60g panko breadcrumbs -dice butter, grate cheese -warm milk in sauce pan -pasta in boil salted water, stirring every 3-4 mins -melt butter in big pot, add in flour. whisk and mix well -add milk one ladle at a time and mix well till smooth -cold water rinse cooked pasta -add cheese in batches to mix well, save enough for putting on top -taste to season, salt ,lot of pepper, smoked paprika in -mix well with pasta well in a pot -pour into oven safe dish -remaining cheese and breadcrumbs on top -180°C (356°F) oven for 25 to 30 mins or until golden easier to read when following, thanks for the great recipe Andy

When I got married my wife had a limited number of things she was comfortable cooking. I taught her how to make a basic white sauce, which she mastered on her first attempt. To give her confidence, I pointed out that if everything went to hell with the sauce, she would end up throwing away a dollar to two's worth of ingredients and she could start again. I showed her that by adding curry powder to the roux, before adding the milk, she could make an English curry sauce (lovely on grilled chicken!), or add stock to make a velouté. Now there is no stopping her... Dijon sauces, dill sauces, tarragon sauces (best chicken pot pie ever!!!), and the list goes on. We've since taught this to our three kids, and all of them turn out amazing sauces. Thank you so much for showing this basic skill. Love your teaching style and always learn from your videos.

I have been watching your short version videos (“Hey Babe …”) for some time now and really enjoy your style of presentation. The longer version vids such as this item are just as good! More so in that the listener gets to try and replicate the recipe! I am a fan! Keep up the fantastic work!

Delicious!!! I love that you showed us a simple white sauce. There’s always the fancy lobster and mac, but the basics is so important as the foundation. Thanks for this recipe chef!

I really like how you teach about the basis of white sauce and why the technique is important or a gateway to many dishes. This type of context and applicable knowledge is awesome, keep it up!

Please make more of these!! Love to see recipes!! You're a great cook 😊

Thank you for bringing smiles and grins to my face. I enjoy watching every time I catch your show. Keep up the good work.

Aged cheeses always work well with a good mac n cheese. When available, I like to use aged gouda. Also, dijon mustard in the bechemel adds a nice piquancy to your cheesy mac! 👍

this has to be the best food-channel on youtube. so good at explaining things in an uncomplicated way, and just really easy to watch without falling off. keep up the good work man!

This has been my Mum's Mac & Cheese recipe since I could remember for 40 years plus. A wonderful combination of french cooking techniques and horrendous interpretation of Italian Cuisine. I still make this dish to this day and love it all the same.

Love watching your videos, please make more of the these longer versions. I like hearing your tips. Much appreciated ❤

My girls love Mac and cheese so I made this for them for Easter. It was a huge hit! Everyone loved the dish and it's super easy to make. We will be including this in our Thanksgiving meals going forward. So yummie.

A good trick is to use blocks of cheese and shred or chop instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Shredded cheese has an anti-caking agent which can make the bechamel gritty and a strange consistency. Also, a half white onion sauteed in the butter before making the roux gives the dish some depth, along with a teaspoon of mustard powder. Also, adding breadcrumbs to melted clarified butter before adding as a topping ensures a crispy, evenly gold crust.

wonderful! I have used the same basic method for ages now, forget where I first learned it - I add 1/8 a raw onion, couple of bay leaves, sprig of thyme and dash of Cayenne to the warming milk - I will try the smoked paprika as you did here, sounds excellent an option for crunchy top is to crush a bag of potato chips and mix that in with the final cheese topping - better than I thought it would be!

Hi Andy, just gave this recipe a go and it has turned out brilliant. Followed exact instructions and it has been devoured in minutes! Thanks for all the guidance and keep up the great content 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Tried this for dinner. Thank you for the recipe! Was initially intimidated in making this but it was actually very easy and delicious. Thank you! Hope you keep making more videos like this! Delicious and simplified recipes!

I love this recipe - no eggs needed, just a great homemade cheese sauce and pasta topped with more cheddar and you’re set!

Your tip for using the ladle to add the milk bit by bit is soooo useful!! I’ve had such bad luck making white sauce in the past so I feel like this is gonna help me loads, thank you!! ❤❤

Love to watch you create and cook! I like to cook, and you've shown me so many great ingredients and techniques. Your wife is so, so lucky to have you! And, you are so very relatable, not like some of these stuffy chefs that try to dazzle us with their cooking. I'm a subscriber now after seeing this video. I've only seen your "what do you want to eat babe" short videos. So glad I stumbled across this long one! Thanks again.

watch you cooking is so pleasent and relaxing, and of course your dishes look superb! tnx mate

Hey Andy, your video inspired me to make this dish for my family today for Christmas. I’ve never ever made a white sauce before and always avoided it. It’s legit my favourite sauce, always got mum to make it. Now I can do it and it’s all thanks to you! Merry Christmas and thanks for being so straight forward!

I do add a pinch of nutmeg to my white sauce. Ina Gardner taught me that and it does make a difference. I use extra sharp Cheddar but I will try adding another cheese next time. Smokey is like the steakhouse makes theirs. Soynds yummy! 😍

Hi Andy….your technique for a “white sauce” is fantastic!….I will be doing this moving forward….love Mac & cheese-great recipe! ..thanks for sharing!👌👌👍👍👏👏

Thank you Mr. Andy for listing the ingredients and the measurements. I appreciate the step by step. Not all of us are talented like you Mr. Andy, that we can eyeball it. Its my sons favorite dish but this is the real deal not Kraft. Lol... I appreciate you. 😊 Thanks again!🙏

Wow, didn’t know he had longer videos with recipes, one of the best channels on KZfaq!

Very nice! Love your videos… keep up the good work and thank you for sharing again!! 🥰❤️

Thanks mate! Dish turned out great for my first time cooking it (daughter's request). Having the recipe to follow really made it much simpler, and most importantly, my daughter enjoyed it 😊

Yuuuumy! I’m making this today! Love the smokey flavour idea

Cheers for posting this one Chef. Mine has just come out of the oven and it is a decadent, gooey, cheesy success. I followed the recipe and method to the letter, paying close attention to the selection of cheeses and making sure that my milk for my Roux was warm. Best bechamel sauce I have ever made. The amount that the recipe has made is massive, so I've shared it with the neighbors. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chef 👍

Thank you Andy. Making this for my bring it dish!😊👍 Happy Easter to You and Babe and Family!😊💖🙏🐰

beautiful and simple. making it this weekend!

I love scratch made mac n cheese. When I make it I use a combination of heavy cream and milk, and for the cheeses cheddar, swiss, and munster. Here in the States, and specifically in my particular area of my state our local grocery store does their own smoking of various cheeses. There is a cheese called Clearfield Cheese, it has been around since 1938, and the store smokes this along with hot pepper jack, and blocks of american (all mentioned are smoked by the block). I think I will try adding some of these smoked cheeses next time I make mac n cheese from scratch.

Thanks, Andy! I made this for Easter dinner & it was delicious! My modifications: -combo pasta of macaroni & cavatappi, because that is what I had -besides sharp cheddar & Gruyère, I had a block of artisanal cheddar with garlic & chives, it added a nice flavor -I doubled the recipe

I love your cooking!! Amazing dishes!!

You’ve deff become one of my favorite channels, lots of techniques, but still keeping it to simple instructions. Keep it up!

I make my Mom's recipe which is very similar although her spices are similar to a Rarebit. She adds dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, a touch of garlic powder, and horseradish. She also adds Velveeta, I don't know if you have Velveeta in AUS or not but it's Easy Cheese to the next level, LOL! Ultimate comfort food!

I love how you actually eat what you cook, some just show dish, love your presentation all the way through, well done Chef…😊😊😊😊😊

Another great video chef...looked awesome...thanks for sharing ur talent with us

Best mac & cheese ever full of flavoursome goodness👍 great with roast chicken or on it's own. Perfect comfort food. Your so right it's best made like this rather than buying processed foods! Love your videos very impressive chef skills for us to easily follow & impress our friends & families too. Your a keeper Thank you Chef Tony❤

🤤I have never had mac n 🧀. I will definitely be having one soon. Thanks Andy. That looks so delicious.

Love your long-form content so much more than shorts! You explain things super well

Thank you. I love mac n cheese and was just looking for a recipe online yesterday. Thanks for listing the ingredients.

I’ve seen lots of ways to make macaroni and cheese, and you my Downunder friend, have showed me the correct way. Carry-on Andy ,love watching you. Cheers mate

I love adding Dijon mustard and ham and broccoli. But I make the base the exact same also. I've been watching both you and your wife forever and I have learned so much!!! Thank you!!!

I usually make my mac and cheese exactly like this, but I've seen so many other variations that look for more complicated that i started doubting that I was doing it right. I'm glad to see you doing it this may, simple and no fuss. Thanks, Chef

Love This CHEF!!! Thank You!!!

Love how your confidence has grown since the channel started. Keep up the great work!

Hate me if you must but I made almost exactly this recipe last year but was lucky enough to get about $80AUD of black truffle, not much bigger than a nutmeg, shaved it over my mac and cheese. There is something otherworldly about the nutty, earthy, umami flavor of the truffle with the rich, creamy mac and cheese.

I just started watching you and I am a cook however I dream some day to be as good as you. YOU ARE AMAZING

Always insightful and entertaining. Thanks, mate! Love your recipes and techniques.

I use this white/cheese sauce technique for cauliflower cheese and it's lovely. I never thought of sprinkling panko crumbs on the top - gonna try that next time.

Wow chef!!!! 🎉that is PERFECT MAC n CHEESE!!! Thank u so much chef!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💙💙💙💙💙💙🍏🍏🍏🍏 for sharing one of your delicious recipes hurrrayyy!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💚💚💚💚💚🤎🤎🤎🤎

It’s amazing how close this is to how my mother taught me to make it.

I like how Andy makes a big portion of everything he cooks.

I tried this receipt today. It is super tasty, my kid and her friend love it a lot! Thank you for the sharing👍

I've been making entrées for my 93 yo parents that are homemade, healthy and easy. They love Mac 'n cheese and I add small cubed up ham and spring onions for extra flavor. Great presentation Andy, the Panko is a nice touch

Everything sounds so well put together. Will be making this exact dish (elbows are the goat).

Perfect weekend to try this out!

It’s not how we usually do it - but this video has defo inspired me to cook the way you did! Thank you Andy! Keep it coming❤

This is pretty much my go to for Mac and Cheese as well. Some edits. I usually lightly toast the panko in butter first, and besides pepper in my sauce my spice blend is season salt, paprika (smoked if you have it), creole seasoning and dried mustard.

Lovely, I are mine too and add a 1/4 tspoon of mustard powder...Coleman English mustard powder - gives a lovely tang and colour to the sauce

You are a great chef Andy I love the technique on your Mac and cheese. I hope one day I can become your apprentice. I'm not able to do culinary school but I'm working hard to gain a place in the restaurant I'm working at and I can honestly say. Just by working for 3 months in the kitchen I've learned so much, I'm sure I'll be able to become a chef at least after 5 years I'm hoping. I love to cook and learning new dishes everyday helps me with creating different types of dishes. Keep up the great work Chef!😁

Make more longer videos! I was never a fan of “shorts” but yours are amazing! Keep up the great content chef! 💪🏽

I am dying watching this! You are by far my favorite Chef and KZfaqr ! I HAVE to make this!

Made this a 2nd time last night for a dinner party. Everybody loved it! However, I messed up the rue this time and didn't get it as creamy as I did the first time I made the dish. The finished product was a little lumpy this time BUT it was still really good.

nice.looks delicious!!!

Just discovered your channel. This recipe is exactly like my mom's recipe who passed away in 2007. Thank you for showing how to make a proper white sauce. It always amazes me when people say they don't have time to make mac and cheese and use a box.

I can't wait to try this for the next family get together, also some new ingredients for me to try out. Thanks for sharing 👍

I find really cold milk is the easiest way to get no lumps in my roux. Will give this recipe a go, your advice on cheese types is really helpful :)

Mate absolutely fantastico, love the choice of cheese I still would use freshly grated nutmeg. I have to say your larder at home is as good as a 3 star mich lol. Spanish smoked Paprika, Maldon Sea salt Gruyere cheese, this would cost around $50 to make but so worth it. Try Lobster in there next time only $22 at coles this week. Sweet as bro

Great video & great explanation of the roux. Thank you.

I use sharp cheddar, creamy Muenster, and a little bit of shaved parmesan in my roux. I also add a bit of mustard powder as well. But everything else is exactly same!! Yummy

POG POG OMEGA EZ. GONNA TRY THIS SOON! THANK YOU FOR THE RECIPE

Delish! Never made Max n’ Cheese but your recipe is definitely something I’ll try! 👍

I love this recipe and make one from scratch like this and use all he cheeses left in my cold cut cheese bin from the fridge. Great video. I add some French’s mustard to mine. Yumm it adds a great flavor. Love the paprika.

Mate, mac n cheese is my ultimate comfort food. My Mum was a terrible cook Dad was a pastry chef so he did most of the cooking but Mums mac n cheese was legendary she always added bacon, onion and tomatoes but I do like the sound of the different cheeses. I, being a fellow Kiwi can't mistake the Kiwi pronunciation of "milk" love it!

Always followed Rick Stein's version but this looks fricking amazing. Defo making this version next time. I've subscribed after seeing your video shorts and I'm impressed. Lots of nice recipe choices to make at home. Looking forward to making some of those recipes. Ps I will be adding Dijon mustard though... It's a must for me in Mac n cheese.

Thank you Andy! I made this with little variation and turned out great! As a bonus! I learned how to make lumpfree Roux! 👍❤

I made this for the first time, and it came out excellent. Thanks for sharing your technique.

Would love to see a good Aussie meat pie and sausage roll

Just wanted to give you props on your vids. They are very well done and always give me ideas in future cooking endeavors. From a lowly line cook, I say bravo.✌️🇺🇸

Andy this looks so delicious I’m watching your video at almost midnight And feel like going to the kitchen and cook your recipe right now I’ll do it tomorrow Thank you for your video You are the best chef

On top of the smoked paprika I like to add a little bit of ground mustard and nutmeg. I find it really elevates the mac and cheese!

I always add finely diced onion and garlic to the butter before I add the flour - a true game changer

Looks soooo delish! Thanks for sharing

Nice

I make my Mac and cheese the exact same way. I do add fried chopped smoked sausage through it though. My wife is convinced you need to add mustard powder but I disagree, what are your thoughts?

Love the videos Andy, I came across the channel by chance. I'm a chef myself so I get a lot of enjoyment from these videos. I love a good Pan Haggerty, it's my go to comfort food. I'd be interested to see what your take on it would be, and if it would surpass my childhood memories of mum cooking it for me once a week for about 10 years.

I can't wait to try this! My kids would be so happy if I learn! Thank u so much

I was surprised when you rinsed the pasta! Is that just to cool it? Doesn't it take away some of the pasta flavor? Other than that, it looks fabulous.

Grate your own cheese. The pre grated stuff has cellulose added as an anti caking agent.

Thank you the precise instructions on the roux! I have failed making a roux a couple of times…now I know why. Much love mate

Another winner, Chef Andy. Pretty much how I make it myself at home. I'd love to see you try you hand at 'Chicken Fried Bacon' .. with white gravy.

Love the sleeves chef. Wish I could have something similar. Also nice recipe I tried this. It turned out lovely.

Thank you, looks delicious.

It came out perfectly. This is the first time I made it. Wonderful

I will definitely be trying this recipe. It’s looks delicious 😋. tfs

I effing love you Andy!

My mac and cheese is pretty similar. I also frequently use havarti, but sometimes I'll use a smoked gouda. Typically I WILL use pre-grated sharp cheddar. Sometimes, like last night, it's the only cheese I use. I start by setting the pasta water to boil. Then scoop a couple heaping small silverware spoons of minced garlic from the jar and just enough butter to saute until it begins changing color. I set that aside and scoop a couple of heaping small silverware spoons of flour into a large wok-style pan and add just enough butter to make the roux like wet sand. I cook that, stirring and scraping almost constantly until it just barely starts to change color and then add three cups of milk a bit at a time. I don't preheat it. When about half the milk is in, I assess the thickness of the sauce and stir in an appropriate amount of corn starch into the milk that's left. You can't do that with hot milk. Then I add a small amount of salt and a healthy dose of white pepper. Black pepper makes the mac 'n' cheese a bit spicy and earthy. White pepper makes it more zesty. Adding a bit of Dijon mustard makes it zestier still. Use half to three-quarters of a teaspoon after some of the cheese has already been added. Add sauteed garlic. Throw big handfuls of cheese in until the sauce shows hints of stringiness. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. It this point the pasta should already be in the water but isn't ready yet. It wants to be cooked beyond al dente to the point of softness. I use rotelli because no cheese reaches the center of an elbow but does coat every single turn of a rotelli spiral. Once ready, drain pasta and dump it hot into the sauce, stirring until mixed. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch glass pan and cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes. Why greased? It eliminates any possibility of sticking even a little bit. I don't bother with extra cheese on top and/or breadcrumbs of panko because I tend to burn it. Let it sit at least ten minutes before serving.

🥹😱 I feel great now because I make mine the same way! That’s the only dish I can say that with though lol I do use heavy cream, bacon, and green onions sometimes (no flour) love your channel!