Mac and Cheese Without Milk
This mac and cheese with no milk are full of flavor and wonderfully creamy. It is a great dish that can be served as a side to a main meal or at barbeques.
Ingredients
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) of macaroni
- 40 grams (3 tablespoons) of butter
- 30 grams (3 tablespoons) plain flour (all-purpose)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ cup pasta water
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon chicken stock powder or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 230 grams (8 ounces) of cheddar cheese, grated
Garnish – optional
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1-2 teaspoons parsley finely chopped
Instructions
Make the topping
- Melt butter in a small fry pan over medium heat add the panko breadcrumbs and stir and evenly coat the crumbs in the butter. Stir frequently until the crumbs turn a medium brown color, remove from the pan, and mix in the parsley.
Cook the pasta
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain the pasta reserving about ¼ to ½ a cup of the pasta water.
Make the sauce
- Place the butter, flour, and onion powder into a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat, constantly whisk until the butter has melted and the mixture begins to bubble and cook the roux for one minute.
- Reduce the heat to low, whisk in a small amount of water to create a smooth paste, add a little more water while whisking to create a smooth paste, and repeat until all the water has been added. Mix in the sour cream, and chicken stock powder and constantly stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens to the consistency of heavy cream.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the mustard.
- Gradually mix in small lots of the cheese until it has melted into the sauce, and season to taste with salt.
- Add the drained cooked pasta to the hot cheese sauce and stir to combine. Serve hot garnished with the breadcrumb topping.
Notes
Make Baked Mac and Cheese Without Milk
To make a baked no milk mac and cheese:
- After making the recipe without making the topping, transfer the mac and cheese to a casserole dish.
- Sprinkle over the uncooked panko breadcrumbs and a little extra cheese.
- Bake in a pre-heated 180°C (350°F) oven for about 15 - 20 minutes or until the top has browned.
Nutrition
Serving: 1x 200g (7 oz) or 1 cupCalories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 21gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 556mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 331mgIron: 4mg
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