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Summer BBQ Side Dishes - Mac & Cheese
A creamy and cheesy mac & cheese perfect for summer BBQs.
Gaia JohnsonIngredients
- 1 pound Cavatappi Macaroni
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1/3 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Smoked Gouda Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
Instructions
- 1Cook the cavatappi pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 2Make the cheese sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream, cook until thickened. Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in smoked gouda, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses until melted and smooth.
- 3Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, mix well.
- 4Serve hot as a side dish at your summer BBQ.
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Quick Tips
- 1
Dress potato salad warm
Toss the drained potatoes with the vinegar while they're still hot, then wait 10 minutes before adding mayonnaise so it doesn't break.
- 2
Salt the pasta water
Use about 1 tablespoon of salt per 4 quarts of water, and rinse pasta salad noodles under cold water so they stop cooking.
- 3
Drain the slaw mix
Squeeze shredded pickles and cabbage in a towel before dressing, and chill at least 1 hour so the slaw stays crisp instead of watery.
- 4
Bake beans uncovered
Give them 45 to 60 minutes at 350°F uncovered so the sauce thickens and the bacon on top crisps up.
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