Macaroni and Cheese

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9:17p, 11/25/25

AG

Do you have a world class creamy recipe?

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9:35p, 11/25/25

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Here you go….

https://texags.com/forums/12/topics/1887627#bottom

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7:14a, 11/26/25

Make a cheese sauce with sodium citrate. If you don't have that, you can use ASPIRIN FREE alka-seltzer. https://www.seriouseats.com/alka-seltzer-cheese-sauce-recipe-8643844

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12:01p, 11/26/25

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Sodium Citrate FTW.

I use medium cheddar, monterrey jack (not pepper jack), a little smoked gouda and last time I added a little bit of my smoked sharp cheddar. Keep the sauce thin.

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11:12p, 11/26/25

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All suggestions so far will work. However you don't need sodium citrate unless you're using the wrong cheese.

Mac and cheese is simple. Pasta, bechamel, cheese, seasoning.

I believe chef John says go all cheddar there, I prefer half cheddar and half Gruyre.

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11:16p, 11/26/25

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I don't know the recipe but the Pork Shop in Queen Creek, Arizona has green chili bacon mac and cheese that may be the best thing I've ever eaten.

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9:35a, 11/27/25

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https://www.seriouseats.com/ingredient-stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe

This is super easy and easy to scale. Equal parts by weight of evaporated milk, cheese, and noodles. You can gussy it up with extra spices/bacon/etc.

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10:36a, 11/27/25

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I used to use sodium citrate, not anymore. I've made this a couple of times now, and its the best mac and cheese I've ever had.

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2:15p, 11/27/25

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I made this for the big meal:

https://cooked.wiki/saved/53198036-b18f-4895-a752-fd3b93103646

Honestly I was hoping to be lazy and pick up the Costco Mac and just mix some brisket into it but they were out by the time I got there last night so I went to HEB to get the raw ingredients I needed. For cheese I went with Boars Head smoked Gouda and extra sharp white cheddar.

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5:23p, 11/27/25

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My go to is to start with a traditional flour and butter based roux with some garlic and mustard powder added in. After trying many many many cheese combinations through the years the winning combo is gruyere, smoked cheddar, and yellow american. Can't be beat!

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