🧀 The Creamiest No-Bake Mac & Cheese Ever! Who says mac and cheese needs to go in the oven? 😍 This one is super creamy, cheesy and packed with flavour — ready straight from the pan! Perfect for a quick comfort-food dinner. And if you love that golden cheesy top, you can always bake it at the end! 🤤🧀 Ingredients For the pasta: * 500g macaroni * Water, for boiling Cook the macaroni according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside. For the creamy cheese sauce: * 100g butter * 1 tbsp olive oil * 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped * 1 shallot, finely chopped * 3 tbsp plain flour * 500ml milk * ¼ cup double cream * 100g cream cheese * 2 cups grated cheddar cheese * 1 cup grated mozzarella * 1 tsp English mustard * 1 tsp smoked paprika * Salt and black pepper, to taste If you don't have mozzarella, simply add an extra cup of grated cheddar instead. Method 1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat until the butter has melted. 2. Add the chopped garlic and shallot. Cook for a few minutes until softened and fragrant. 3. Stir in the English mustard, smoked paprika and plain flour. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring continuously. 4. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring well to create a smooth sauce. 5. Add cream cheese, double cream, cheddar cheese and mozzarella. Stir until all the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. 🧀😍 6. Add the cooked macaroni and mix until coated in that creamy cheese sauce. 😍🧀 7. Serve immediately and enjoy! Optional: For a baked version, transfer the mac and cheese to an ovenproof dish. Top with extra cheese and breadcrumbs, then bake at 180 °C for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. #Recipe #macncheese #cheesesauce #pasta #homecook - @chula_buonappettito