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Macaroni and Cheese (Baked)
Macaroni and Cheese (Baked) reads richness 6.5, umami 4.8 and salinity 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern side, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.5 · Umami 4.8 · Salinity 4.4 · Heat 2.6 · Funk & Ferment 2.0 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Sweetness 1.7 · Nutty 1.5 · Sourness 1.5 · Bitterness 1.4 · Citrus 0.7 · Fruity 0.6
What's in it (12)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Colby, shredded
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Time & effort: about 40 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 217.5 kcal, 10.2 g protein, 6.5 g fat, 29 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Cook macaroni to al dente and combine with a mixture of beaten eggs, milk, mustard, hot sauce, and most of the shredded cheese.
- Pour into a buttered baking dish, top with remaining cheese and optional breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes until bubbling and golden.
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- Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumb Top — American
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- Three-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese with Broccoli — American
- Пастрмајлија (Pastrmajlija) — Macedonian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.