The Ultimate Make-Ahead Macaroni and Cheese in a Jar
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January 20, 2025
super easy
The Ultimate Make-Ahead Macaroni and Cheese in a Jar
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 4 cup Elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Einkorn flour
- 2 cup Milk (whole)
- 1/2 tsp Mustard (dry)
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 cup Gruyere cheese
- 2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 12 Mason jars (4 oz. jars)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium high heat. Once boiling add in a dash of salt and the elbow macaroni. Cook until al dente and then strain the hot pasta and rinse under cold water. Set aside to mix in later.
- In a pan add in the butter and melt over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and create a paste.
- Once the paste has formed, add in the milk 1/2 a cup at a time and once it thickens continue adding in 1/2 cup at a time while whisking until a creamy sauce forms.
- Add in the dry mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Remove from the heat and add in the cheeses. Be sure to shred the cheese from the block instead of buying pre-shredded cheeses. The pre-shredded cheeses have additives that not only add preservatives, but make it so the cheese doesn't melt as easily.
- Combine the sauce and macaroni noodles together in a bowl.
- Use a large scoop and place the macaroni into each of the 12 mason jars.
- Sprinkle the tops of the jars with the crunchy bread crumbs.
- Place the mason jars on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350 f for 10-15 minutes.
- You will want the top to become a nice golden brown.
- Let the glass cool to room temperature and serve.
Notes
THAW/REHEAT
- Place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw night before using. To reheat, remove lid, and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes
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