Gordon Ramsay Mac and Cheese Recipe
Gordon Ramsay’s Mac and Cheese is a rich, comforting baked pasta dish made with a creamy roux-based cheese sauce, a blend of sharp British cheeses, and tender cauliflower for balance. Finished with herbed breadcrumbs, it’s indulgent yet thoughtfully layered in flavor.
Equipment
- Large pot (for pasta)
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Baking Dish
- Mixing spoon
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 medium cauliflower cut into florets
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp English mustard powder
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup Lancashire cheese grated
- 1 cup Cheshire cheese grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Cook macaroni in salted water until just al dente
- Blanch cauliflower florets until tender; drain
- Melt butter in a saucepan
- Whisk in flour and cook briefly
- Add mustard powder
- Slowly whisk in milk to form a smooth sauce
- Stir in cheeses until melted
- Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne
- Combine pasta, cauliflower, and sauce
- Transfer to baking dish
- Mix breadcrumbs with thyme
- Sprinkle over mac and cheese
- Bake until golden and bubbling