• As a professional chef, I know the best tips for making the perfect batch of mac and cheese. • Choose a pasta with ridges or curves to better hold onto the sauce and boil it until it's al dente. • To make a sauce from scratch, start with a roux, then slowly add freshly grated cheese.

Although boxed options can get the job done, mac and cheese is shockingly easy to make at home.

It's also a dish you can experiment with and adjust to your liking by selecting your favorite cheese or adding toppings.

And as a professional chef, I know the best simple tips for making a great batch of mac and cheese in your own kitchen.

Pick your favorite pasta shape — ideally one with ridges and curves

Even though mac and cheese derives its name from the elbow-shaped pasta, you can make it with a var

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