Mac and Cheese Chive Biscuit (Printable Version)

Creamy macaroni, cheddar sauce, and chive biscuits baked until golden. Savory comfort for gatherings.

# Components:

→ Pasta & Cheese Sauce

01 - 12 oz elbow macaroni
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
10 - 1/2 cup Gruyère or mozzarella cheese, grated

→ Chive Biscuit Topping

11 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
12 - 2 tsp baking powder
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
15 - 1/2 cup whole milk, plus extra if needed
16 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
02 - Boil the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour; cook for 1 minute.
04 - Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk until smooth. Add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes.
05 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add grated cheddar and Gruyère or mozzarella, stirring until melted and smooth.
06 - Fold the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
07 - In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
08 - Stir in 1/2 cup milk and chopped chives just until a soft dough forms; add extra milk if needed. Do not overmix.
09 - Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the macaroni and cheese filling.
10 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until biscuits are golden and cooked through and the filling is bubbling.
11 - Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Feeds a crowd with ease
  • Only basic baking dishes and pans required
  • Uses familiar, easy to find ingredients
  • Ready for the oven in under half an hour
  • Vegetarian and adaptable for different diets
02 -
  • High in protein for a vegetarian main
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
  • Biscuit topping gets crisper with a quick broil if desired
03 -
  • Measure your flour with a light hand for tender biscuits
  • Cold butter is non negotiable for that perfect crumb If the biscuits seem pale near the end of baking give them a few minutes under the broiler for an extra golden finish

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