A delicious twist on traditional mac 'n' cheese, cooked in a waffle iron for a crispy exterior and gooey cheese center.
95 minutes
A delicious twist on traditional mac 'n' cheese, cooked in a waffle iron for a crispy exterior and gooey cheese center.
Dried Macaroni
0 lb
tablespoons
tablespoons
Flour
tablespoons
cups
0 dash
Mustard
teaspoons
Cheddar Cheese, grated
0 lb
optional
1. Cook macaroni
Cover your macaroni with lukewarm water by about 2 inches in a large pot, and add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil and cook the pasta until tender, about 6 minutes after the water starts boiling. The pasta should be tender but not mushy.
2. Prepare roux
While the pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour and cook the mixture until it turns a pale golden blond.
3. Make cheese sauce
Slowly whisk in 1 cup of whole milk to the roux, adding a dash of hot sauce and 1 teaspoon of mustard. Gradually add the milk to avoid lumps. Bring this to a simmer and then reduce the heat, stirring until the mixture is slightly thickened.
4. Add cheese
Stir in 3/4 pound of grated cheddar cheese until it melts completely. Combine the cooked pasta with this cheese sauce, stirring well to ensure each piece of macaroni is evenly coated.
5. Set macaroni and cheese mixture
Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture onto a greased baking sheet and flatten it with a spatula. Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes until it sets firmly.
6. Preheat waffle iron
Preheat your waffle iron while the mixture chills.
7. Assemble waffles
Once set, cut the macaroni and cheese into 8 squares. Place one square on a cutting board, sprinkle it with 1/4 of the remaining grated cheddar cheese, and top it with another square.
8. Cook in waffle iron
Place the prepared sandwich in the preheated waffle maker and cook for about 6 minutes, or until the waffle is golden brown and crisp.
9. Serve
Remove the waffles from the iron and serve them hot. You can drizzle them with maple syrup or add a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
Add diced cooked bacon, ham, or grilled chicken to the mac 'n' cheese before pressing it into the waffle iron. This introduces a new flavor profile and increases the protein content.
Coat the outside of your mac 'n' cheese waffles with panko breadcrumbs before cooking for an extra crispy exterior.
Swirl in some BBQ sauce and pulled pork into the mac 'n' cheese for a southern-inspired waffle.
Top your waffles with a dollop of BBQ pulled pork for a hearty, meaty addition.
Add cooked lobster, crabmeat, or shrimp to the mac 'n' cheese mixture for a luxurious twist on the classic.
Use a mix of sharp cheddar, Gouda or Fontina, and Parmesan for the best flavor and meltability. Grate your cheese fresh.
Make a smooth béchamel sauce by cooking the roux until it begins to color and adding warm milk slowly. Season with salt, pepper, and a hint of nutmeg or cayenne.
Use pasta shapes like elbow macaroni, shells, or cavatappi that hold onto the cheese. Cook it al dente.
Cook until edges are golden brown and steam stops, which indicates doneness.
Preheat your waffle iron to a medium-high setting and consider brushing on butter for flavor and crispiness.
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