
Mac and Cheese with Dijon Mustard

By: McCormick Kitchens
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Dive into the ultimate comfort food: gooey, cheesy homemade mac and cheese with a flavorful twist. Tangy, mildly sharp Dijon mustard adds a delightful kick, perfectly complementing the rich, creamy cheddar in every bite. Topped with crispy fried onions for the perfect crunch, this dish is pure indulgence from start to finish. Get ready for lots and lots of ooey, gooey goodness with a hint of irresistible tang!
Recipe Info
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Prep Time:
10m
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Cook Time:
40m
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Ingredients:
9
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Servings:
12
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User Rating:
Ingredients
- 1 pound (16 ounces) pasta, such as elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
- 5 1/2 cups milk
- 4 cups shredded cheese such as Cheddar or Monterey Jack, divided
- 3 tablespoons French's® Chardonnay Dijon Mustard Squeeze Bottle
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cups French's® Original Crispy Fried Onions, divided
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
- Calories 516
- Carbohydrates 44 g
- Cholesterol 77 mg
- Fiber 3 g
- Protein 22 g
- Saturated Fat 16 g
- Sodium 787 mg
- Total Fat 28 g
Dive into the ultimate comfort food: gooey, cheesy homemade mac and cheese with a flavorful twist. Tangy, mildly sharp Dijon mustard adds a delightful kick, perfectly complementing the rich, creamy cheddar in every bite. Topped with crispy fried onions for the perfect crunch, this dish is pure indulgence from start to finish. Get ready for lots and lots of ooey, gooey goodness with a hint of irresistible tang!
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Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
- MELT butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic powder with a whisk until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, on medium-high heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- STIR in 3 cups of the shredded cheese, Dijon Mustard and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in drained pasta and 1 cup of the Crispy Fried Onions. Pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
- BAKE 15 minutes. Top with remaining Crispy Fried Onions and bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.