Pink Valentine’s Day Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
450g of macaroni noodes
2 cups of regular milk
1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream
1 cup of shredded old white cheddar cheese
1 cup of shredded gouda cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp. mustard powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
5-8 drops of pink food colouring
Instructions
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook macaroni noodles to al dante, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, coat in ~1-2 tbsp olive oil (to stop noodles from sticking together) and set aside.
In a large pan on medium heat, start melting your butter. Once completed melted, let it bubble for 1 minute.
Next, slowly add in your all purpose flour while whisking. Once all added in, it should look like a thick paste.
Now, slowly add in your milk, 1/2 cup at a time while whisking. Bring to a simmer.
Next, add in your cheeses, 1/2 cup at a time while whisking.
Once fully melted, add in your spices (salt, pepper, mustard, paprika & garlic salt).
Add in your macaroni noodles into your cheese mixture. Fold them in until every noodle is submerged and covered in cheese.
Bring your burner to low and add in your whipping cream. Mix until combined. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
Finally, add in your food colouring and mix until desired colour is achieved.
You’re done! Serve immediately.
