The Ultimate Mac And Cheese Recipe | Chef Jean-Pierre (2024)

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Looking For a Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe With Just The Right Amount of Cheesiness?

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The Ultimate Mac And Cheese Recipe | Chef Jean-Pierre (1)There are few things in this world that are as universally loved as mac and cheese. Whether you’re a 5-year-old kid or a 75-year-old grandparent, mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It’s quick and easy to make, and it’s always delicious.

If you’re looking for a family dinner recipe that everyone will love, mac and cheese is the way to go. So next time you are feeling tired and don’t want to cook a complicated meal, remember mac and cheese is always there for you. It’s the perfect dish for any occasion.

This Mac and cheese recipe is warm, creamy, and oh-so-cheesy. Made with a perfect blend of chesses (Mornay Sauce) Plus, it’s super easy to make. It is the perfect blend of creamy and cheesy goodness.

The best part? You can make it in no time. So whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal, this mac and cheese recipe is sure to hit the spot.

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Recipe Ingredients

  • 4 ozs Sweet Butter
  • 4 ozs Flour
  • 6 cups scalded Milk, or whatever amount you need to make your sauce fairly liquid
  • ¼ tsp ground Nutmeg
  • 4 ozs Triple Cream Brie Cheese (rinds removed)
  • 4 ozs grated Reggiano Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 ozs grated Gruyere Cheese
  • 4 ozs grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 or 2 ozs White Truffle Oil (if you have some)
  • lbs cooked Elbow Pasta
  • 2 tbs Sweet Butter
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Fresh Bread Crumbs mixed with Reggiano, Sun-dried Tomatoes and chopped Parsley

Recipe Instructions

  • Makes 12 Servings (Large lasagna pan Appro.10 X15)

  • Preheat Oven to 375°

  • In a sauce pan, heat the butter. add the flour and incorporate using a wood or silicon spoon.Cook for a couple of minutes until light golden brown.

  • Add the milk, nutmeg and mix very well with a whisk.Cook at very low heat for approximately 10/15 minutes.Add the cheeses (This is a mornay sauce).Make sure all the cheeses have melted and add the truffle oil and add the sauce to the cooked elbow pasta.

  • Butter the inside of a lasagna pan.Pour in the macaroni mixture.Top with the bread crumbs and Reggiano. Bake until it is golden brown about 25 minutes!!!

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Chef Jean-Pierre

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Chef Jean-Pierre, born in Aix-en-Provence, France, honed his culinary skills at a young age, mastering the art of charcuterie by the age of twelve. Determined to become a chef, he began his formal apprenticeship at L'Oustau de Baumaniere in Provence, one of the world’s best restaurants with a 3-star Michelin rating.

Jean-Pierre continued his apprenticeship on the French Riviera where he worked at famous restaurants, such as L’Oasis at La Napoule, Le Vendome in Aix-en-Provence, and the the Carlton in Cannes. In 1976, he opened The Left Bank Restaurant, consistently recognized as one of the best in America for 22 years by magazines like "Bon Appetit," "Conde Nast," "Gourmet Magazine" and "Travel & Leisure."

Jean-Pierre was also a popular TV personality, having hosted National Public Television series like "Incredible Cuisine” and "Sunshine Cuisine." He was also nominated for "Best Culinary Video" by the James Beard Foundation and operated the nationally renowned “Chef Jean-Pierre's Cooking School” and was a sought-after guest on shows like "The Today Show" and "Larry King Live."

With over 1.1 Million Subscribers to his Chef Jean-Pierre YouTube Channel, he is a widely respected figure in the culinary world, known for his skill and dedication to his craft, but even more so known for making gourmet cooking fun and easy to learn.

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