Jerry Reiher - State Farm Insurance Agent

🎉🧀 Happy National Mac n Cheese Day, cheese lovers! 🍝✨ Today, let’s embrace the gooey goodness of this classic comfort food! Whether you prefer it creamy and rich or with a crunchy topping, it’s time to indulge. Share your favorite recipes & memories below! Let’s celebrate together! 🥳❤️
Mac and Cheese
Ingredients (serves ~6–8)

1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni
1 stick of butter (Kerrygold Irish preferably)
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups milk (or 2½ cups milk + ½ cup heavy cream)
1 can (12 oz / 355 ml) evaporated milk (optional but commonly used)
grated onion
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Irish cheddar (Kerrygold)
1 cup shredded mozzarella (for melt)
½ cup grated Parmesan
1–2 tsp salt (to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
½–1 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika
pinch of dry mustard
Topping (optional): 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with 2 tbsp melted butter and a little Parmesan
Instructions
Cook pasta: Boil macaroni in salted water until just al dente. Drain.
Make roux: In a large pot, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
Build sauce: Slowly whisk in milk (and evaporated milk if using). Simmer until thickened.
Melt in cheeses: Turn heat to low. Add cream cheese first, then cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth. Season with salt/pepper and any spices. Add grated onion!
Combine: Stir sauce into pasta.
Bake (optional but common): Pour into a baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs/Parmesan if using. Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Rest: Let it sit 5–10 minutes before serving.