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Balsamic Mac and Cheese

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This is one of the best & easiest ways to zhuzh up your next macaroni and cheese! This Balsamic Mac and Cheese recipe is taken to another level with the tangy & sweet balsamic vinegar reduction drizzled all over the panko crumbs which soaks up that amazing flavor and is then baked in the oven till golden, bubbling and crispy on top….stop it!

We eat this mac and cheese with a massive side salad, cause you know, balance! This balsamic mac and cheese recipe is perfect for a family/ friends dinner with quite a few people, its delicious, looks impressive but is super easy.

Tips for the Best Balsamic Mac and Cheese:

  • When making the cheese sauce, you need to keep whisking/stirring otherwise it might split. Also keep the heat low will help prevent this the sauce from splitting.

  • Reduce that balsamic vinegar till its 1/4 cup, the cooking times will vary by oven & sauce pan. It makes the vinegar thicker, sweeter & perfect for this pasta.

Enjoy! x

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