Dinner

Beechers “World’s Best” Mac and Cheese

Serves 4· Nielson Family· Added Jan 1, 2026
Pasta & Such

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Penne Pasta6 ounces
  • Beecher's Flagship Cheese · grated (about 2 cups) (You can buy this at Costco!)8 ounces
  • /2 Cups Milk1
  • Plus 2 Teaspoons All-purpose Flour2 tablespoons
  • Unsalted Butter2 tablespoons
  • Cheddar Cheese · grated (about 1/2 cup)2 ounces
  • Kosher Salt¼ teaspoon
  • Chili Powder¼ teaspoon
  • Pinch Garlic Powder

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 350˚F.

  2. 02

    Cook penne 2 minutes less than package directions. Rinse in cold water and set aside.

  3. 03

    Melt butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in koi flour. Continue whisking and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add milk while whisking. Cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

  4. 04

    Add 1-3/4 cups Flagship cheese, 1/4 cup Just Jack cheese, salt, 1/4 tsp. chili powder, and garlic powder. Stir until cheese is melted and all ingredients are incorporated, about 3 minutes.

  5. 05

    Combine pasta and sauce in a large bowl and mix carefully. Scrape into an 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and chili powder.

  6. 06

    Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Let Mac & Cheese sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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