Mac and Cheese Chive Bake (Printable Version)
Creamy macaroni under golden chive-topped biscuits for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing comfort meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Cheese Sauce
01 - 12 oz elbow macaroni
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 teaspoons baking powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
15 - 1/2 cup whole milk, plus extra if needed
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
02 - Boil elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
04 - Gradually whisk in whole milk until smooth. Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes.
05 - Remove saucepan from heat and stir in grated cheddar and Gruyère cheese. Mix until melted and the sauce is smooth.
06 - Add drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
07 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
08 - Stir in milk and chopped chives until the dough is just combined. If the dough appears dry, add a small splash of extra milk.
09 - Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the macaroni and cheese layer.
10 - Place baking dish in oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown and baked through and the macaroni mixture is bubbling.
11 - Allow the casserole to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Family-friendly and crowd-pleasing
- Combines two comfort classics in one bake
02 -
- Contains dairy and gluten; not suitable for some allergies
- Best served freshly baked for maximum biscuit fluffiness
03 -
- Do not overmix biscuit dough for light fluffy biscuits
- Let the casserole rest before serving for easier slicing