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Perfect Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese
Recipe by Island Vibe Cooking
A creamy, cheesy baked macaroni dish packed with four cheeses, a rich sauce, and a golden paprika‑sprinkled crust. Ideal as a Thanksgiving side, this recipe walks you through boiling the pasta, making a smooth roux‑based cheese sauce, and baking to bubbly perfection.
MediumAmericanServes 8
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Source Video
23m
Prep
42m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 15m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$11.06
Per serving:$1.38
Critical Success Points
- • Cooking the roux without browning the flour
- • Whisking milk slowly to avoid lumps
- • Keeping the cheese sauce on low heat to prevent cheese separation
- • Baking until the topping is golden but not burnt
Safety Warnings
- • Boiling water can cause severe burns – handle the pot with oven mitts
- • Hot sauce and melted cheese can splatter – stir gently and keep face away
- • Oven is hot – use mitts when inserting or removing the baking dish
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