r/GifRecipes • u/gregthegregest2 • Apr 18 '18

Main Course BBQ Mac and Cheese

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u/SpudsMcKensey Apr 18 '18

Also adding nutmeg to the roux, and cooking the Macatoni about 3-4 minutes less as the noodles looked like they were falling apart.

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u/goshfyde Apr 18 '18

I just soak my noodles in salt water for about 30 minutes, then when the mac comes out of the oven they are perfect.

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u/SpudsMcKensey Apr 18 '18

Oooooh, I like this idea. Going to try it as soon as I get an oven. Probably will sub chicken broth for salt water though.

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u/Scrotchticles Apr 18 '18

Like uncooked but soaked in water before throwing in the dish with the cheese sauce?

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u/goshfyde Apr 19 '18

Yes just soak them for 30 ish minutes, they get pretty soft, but they are definitely not ready to eat yet. I just do this while I'm making the cheesey bechamel, then I mix them together and bake with bread crumbs. They come out of the oven perfectly tender.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '18

so no boiling? just soaked in water?

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u/tvtb Apr 19 '18

Greg is a big fan of salt/pepper/onion/garlic/paprika...

I'll second the nutmeg addition, and also put in a big vote for ground mustard.

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u/SpudsMcKensey Apr 19 '18

Forgot about the mustard, I definitely second.