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You'll need three cheeses for this chef-approved combo. The best mac and cheese uses a blend—not just one cheese. Chef Rob Carmel’s go-to trio is white cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan, which together ...

Macaroni and cheese is a classic dish that chefs prefer to use sharp Cheddar for. It’s versatile, flavorful, melts well and pairs nicely with other cheeses and ingredients. For the best mac, add ...

First things first: Use more than one. “In general, you want your base cheese to be a nice, smooth, melty cheese. And then accent that with one that’s sharper and more aged to bring out the intensity ...

Food & Wine / Photo by Brie Goldman / Food Styling by Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling by Sue Mitchell To find the ultimate recipe, we tested five of Food & Wine’s top-rated mac and cheese recipes in the ...

For mac and cheese that is packed with flavor and melts irresistibly, chefs agree on one thing: You should create the right balance with your cheese choices. “The best mac and cheese uses a blend of ...