Mac and Cheese Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
Mac and Cheese Recipe
- 1 lb elbow pasta noodles
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 Tbsp garlic
- 4 Tbsp cornstarch
- 4 cups milk
- 8 oz Velveeta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 16 oz freshly shredded cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp pepper to taste
Making the Best Charcuterie Board Featuring Mac and Cheese
Additional Types of Cheese
- A Bowl of Pre-Shredded Cheese
- Cheese Sauce
- Blue Cheese
Crunchy Topping Ideas
- Breadcrumbs
- Crushed Crackers
- Baguette Slices
Meat Ideas
- Cubes of Ham
- Chicken Nuggets
- Pepperoni Slices
- Hot Dogs Sliced
- Bacon Bits
- Lobster Meat
- Salami
- Prosciutto
- Sausage slices
Other Food Ideas
- Sweet Pickles
- Dill Pickles
- Sundried Tomatoes or cut Cherry Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Peas
- Broccoli
- Chopped Onions
- Jalapeno Peppers fresh or pickled
- Nuts such as walnuts pecans, or almonds
Sauce or Dip Ideas
- Sour Cream
- Hot Sauce
- Garlic Aioli Sauce
- BBQ Sauce
Fresh Herbs
- Cilantro
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Chives
Instructions
Mac and Cheese Recipe
- First, cook the pasta. Keep in mind that the amount of noodles you will want to feed 4 to 6 people is approximately 1 pound of raw pasta noodles.
- Bring your water in a medium saucepan to a boil over high heat. When the water reaches a rolling boil, add your desired type of pasta noodles. Boil until the pasta is al dente, then drain the water from the cooked pasta, and set them aside.
- Then take a large saucepan and place it over medium-high heat. Add the butter to your saucepan along with garlic and let the butter melt.
- When the butter melts, sprinkle your cornstarch, then whisk to combine. Add in milk and allow the mixture to warm over medium heat.
- When the milk is warm, add in the Velveeta cheese, cubed cream cheese, and your desired type of shredded cheese. Whisk until all of the cheese is melted.
- Season the cheese sauce with paprika, salt, pepper, and any other desired seasoning. Mix in your cooked pasta noodles and stir until they are coded in the cheese sauce.
- Your stove-top macaroni and cheese are now ready to serve. Transfer it to a serving dish, then place it into the center of your charcuterie board along with your other desired dishes to serve on your charcuterie board with your mac and cheese.
How to Make a Mac and Cheese Charcuterie Board
- To make your macaroni and cheese charcuterie board, start with making your stovetop macaroni and cheese. You can simply follow the above recipe, or you can cook frozen macaroni and cheese according to the box directions. When your mac & cheese is ready, transfer it to a serving dish and placed it in the center of the board.
- Then, select the other types of food you wish to include, add them to their own bowls, and surround your mac & cheese with them. You can add as many different options as you wish. Feel free to mix things up and make the board into your very own board. Don’t be afraid to take this delicious cheesy goodness to the next level by adding your own twist to the mac and cheese charcuterie board.
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