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Baked Mac and Cheese is a cheesy, gooey delicious pasta made by cooking pasta first then tossing it in a cheesy sauce and finally baking it with cheese, breadcrumbs. Baked Mac and Cheese could also be made in stovetop with equal taste & flavours. How to make Baked Mac and Cheese Pasta Recipe is explained here with step by step pictures and video for stove top version and details for baked version.
Baked Mac and Cheese is our family favourite loved by both the kids and hubby. When I was browsing through pasta recipes, I found this Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe quite interesting since then this has been in our regular menu.
About Baked Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is made by first cooking pasta then tossing it a rich creamy cheesy sauce finally layered in a baking tray topped with cheese and breadcrumbs and baked. We totally loved it as it had a crusty top from the breadcrumbs with a soft cheesy pasta…total yum.
I would recommend having it as a brunch (skip a meal) so that you dont feel guilty of having the cheesy pasta. But guess a day of cheesy indulgence is ok to go what say?! I have given notes for stove top version also for those who want to make it without a oven.
Baked Mac and Cheese is a cheesy goodness perfect for a special dinner or holiday. There are many Mac and Cheese recipes out there but this one is our family favourite. First I used a combination of regular cheddar cheese and mozarella cheese. But now when I wanted to shoot a video, I wanted to create a classic recipe which uses orange cheddar cheese as main ingredient. And you know it isn’t easy to find this orange cheddar cheese here in Coimbatore but luckily one day hubby found it at Nilgiris and there was no looking back since then.
Cheese to use
Cheddar cheese is the main ingredient here so you can eother use regular white cheddar cheese or orange cheddar cheese. The other cheese can be a combination of either mozarella or processed or gowda cheese.
Baked vs StoveTop
Baked Mac and Cheese has a crusted crispy top with a goey mac and cheese inside. With Stovetop version you will miss the crusty top otherwise taste will be the same.
Macaroni Pasta – Macaroni Pasta variety is preferred for this recipe and I would suggest to stick with it.
Milk – Use full fat cream milk for a creamy rich sauce.
Cheese – Cheddar cheese is the main ingredient here, in addition you can add processed or mozarella cheese.
Flour – Usually maida is used but you can replace it with wheat flour too.
Breadcrumbs – I used panko breadcrumbs which works best however you can use regular breadcrumbs too.
Spices – Nutmeg, paprika and pepper powder are used here.
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Baked Mac and Cheese is a cheesy, gooey delicious pasta made by cooking pasta first then tossing it in a cheesy sauce and finally baking it with cheese, breadcrumbs. Baked Mac and Cheese could also be made in stovetop with equal taste & flavours.
CourseBreakfast, dinner, Lunch, Main Course
CuisineIndian, Italian
Keyword30 mins recipes, easy pasta recipes, macaroni recipes, pasta, pasta recipes, penne pasta recipes
1.Bring 4 cups water to boil in a large pot. Get ready with all other ingredients.When water starts to boil add 1 tsp olive oil along with salt.
2. Let it boil well.
3.Add 1 heaped cup macaroni pasta variety.
4.Give a quick mix.
5.Cook until fork tender. It may take 5-6 mins depending upon the pasta variety and size. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooked water for later use.
6.Drain water and Set aside.
7.Rinse it with cold water to prevent further cooking. Set it aside.
8.Keep the flame in low. Now to a heavy bottomed pot add 2 tbsp butter, let it melt slightly – give a quick whisk.
9.Add 2 tbsp maida.
10.Whisk quickly until no dry flour is seen.
11.Immediately add 2 cups milk(boiled, cooled).
12.Keep whisking and stirring. Once it starts to thicken switch to a spatula.
13.Keep stirring continuously to avoid lumps.In few minutes it turns slightly thick coating the laddle.
14.Now add salt to taste, 1/4 tsp pepper powder, 1/2 tsp paprika powder and a pinch of nutmeg powder.
15.Mix it well.
16.Now add grated 1 cup orange cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup processed or mozarella cheese – I used processed cheese.
17.Whisk well until cheese melts and it is smooth and creamy.
18.Add cooked macaroni pasta.
19.Mix it well. Let it be goey only then while baking it will not get dried up.
20.Mac and Cheese is ready to serve as such too. But we are making baked version so lets proceed to below steps.
21.See how creamy and goey it is. Set aside.
Preheat oven at 190 deg C for 10 mins.
22.To a small pan add 2 tbsp butter add 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs.
23.Toast it until it turns golden bown in color.Set aside.
24.Now to a baking tray first spoon the prepared mac and cheese.
25.Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs.
26.Add 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
27.Add 2 tbsp regular processed cheese.
28.Baked in preheated oven at 190 deg C for 30 mins. Baked Mac and Cheese is ready to serve!
For stove top version add prepared mac and cheese in flame safe bowl then add the toasted breadcrumb, cheese topping and cook in lowest flame for 10 mins until cheese melts.
Baked Mac and Cheese is ready!
Expert Tips
Macaroni pasta is best suited for this recipe.
You can even use ramekins to bake for individual serving.I baked in 3 small oven proof trays.
Use boiled warm milk, I would not recommend using raw milk.
If you do no have panko breadcrumbs you can use regular breadcrumbs too.
Simmer and then add cheese. Whisk continously when adding milk to avoid lumps.
Serving & Storing Suggestion
Serve it hot with toasted bread or it tastes great as such too. I wouldn’t recommend to store as it tastes great when hot also the consistency of mac and cheese changes when cooled or stored. So always Serve hot!
FAQS
1.What is the best cheese to use for Mac and Cheese?
Cheddar cheese is a must for this recipe. It is ok to use yellow cheddar cheese if you don’t get orange cheddar cheese. In addition use a combination of gowda cheese, mozarella cheese and processed cheese.
2.I dont have a oven, Can I make this Mac and Cheese?
Yes definitely. You can make Mac and Cheese as mentioned then finally add the topping and cook in stovetop for 10 mins. or until the cheese melts.
Paruppu Payasam is a creamy & delicious dessert made by cooking dal with jaggery along with milk,coconut milk and finally garnished with nuts and flavourings. Paruppu Payasam also called Moong Dal Payasam is commonly made with rice meal and relished with papad, vada. Paruppu Payasam Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.
Moong Dal Payasam is a creamy and delicious payasam made with moong dal or Paasi Paruppu as we call it in tamil. It is one of the healthy payasam recipes that we can make for any occassion or festival.
About Paruppu Payasam
Paruppu Payasam or kheer is a popular payasam made during festivals. Moong Dal Payasam or Paasi Paruppu Payasam is a creamy and delicious payasam and is one of my favourites too. Amma usually insists to make dal payasam during festival times and its always a treat for me. Vadai and Payasam department always comes to me and I enjoy making it.
This is my all time favorite payasam quite easy to make and gives good volume too. Check out for ulunthu vadai recipe here.
Moong Dal Payasam Ingredients
Moong Dal – Split yellow moong dal is traditionally used for this payasam.
Jaggery – You can use powdered jaggery or block jaggery. I crushed block jaggery then used it. Always make sure to strain the syrup to remove impurities if any.
Milk, Coconut Milk – Fresh milk should be used to avoid curdling. Also use thick coconut milk for a rich flavour.
Nuts – I have used just cashewnuts, you can use raisins too if you like.
Ghee – Use fresh homemade ghee for a great flavour.
Flavorings – Cardamom powder is the main flavouring here.
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Paruppu Payasam is a creamy & delicious dessert made by cooking dal with jaggery and flavours. Paruppu Payasam also called Moong Dal Payasam is commonly made with rice meal and relished with papad, vada. Paruppu Payasam Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
1.Dry roast 1 cup moong dal till nice aroma comes.
2.Rinse it once then transfer to cooker , add 2 cups water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until dal is mushy,
3.Let pressure release by itself then open.
4.Transfer dal to a pan.
5.Now add 1 cup jaggery and 1/2 cup water to a pan and melt it until jaggery completely dissolves.
6.No syrup consistency needs to be checked just boil until jaggery melts completely and switch off.
7.Strain and add jaggery syrup.
8.Mix well and let it boil for 5-7 mins
9.Keep flame in low medium and boil it.
10.Add 1/2 tsp cardamom powder.
11.Mix it well.
12.Add 1 cup milk(boiled and cooled).
13.Mix it well and let it boil for until thick and creamy.
14.Boil for few minutes until creamy and thick.
15.Add 1/2 cup coconut milk and mix well.
16.Heat 1 tbsp ghee add 1 tbsp broken cashews fry until it is golden brown, Switch off.
17.Add it to the payasam and switch off.
18.Give a quick mix and Moong Dal Payasam is ready!
Serve payasam hot or cold! I love it cold – thick and creamy payasam…yummm! Do give a try for urself and see.
Expert Tips
Rinse dal before cooking. Either you can rinse it and then roast or roast and rinse.
Keep in lowest flame or switch off while adding coconut milk. After adding coconut milk do not boil else it will curdle.
Keep stirring every now and then to avoid burning at the bottom.
Always use a thick bottomed vessel or you can use your pressure cooker.
Add jaggery syrup only after moong dal is cooked well.
Dry roasting moong dal gives a nice flavour so don’t skip it.
You can skip milk and make it fully with coconut milk itself.
Serving & Storing Suggestion
Enjoy Moong Dal Payasam as a dessert after meal hot or cold as per your preference. Refrigerate for later use, keeps well for a day in room temperature and in fridge for 2-3 days.
Variations
You can skip coconut milk and add milk itself.
Add raisins and almonds while frying in ghee if you prefer.
You can even add 2 tbsp fried grated coconut as garnish. Ghee fry grated coconut until golden brown then add it finally.
FAQS
1.What is Paruppu Payasam made of?
Paruppu Payasam is a creamy & delicious dessert made by cooking dal with jaggery along with milk, coconut milk and finally garnished with nuts and flavourings.
2.My Payasam is not creamy and thick.What can I do?
Boil in low flame for 5-7 mins keep stirring to avoid burning at the bottom. It will thicken in few minutes.
3.Can I add any other dal?
This payasam is traditionally made only with moong dal so I would recommend to stick with the roots.