Mac and Cheese Chive Biscuit (Print)

Golden baked macaroni with rich cheese sauce and buttery chive biscuits. Satisfying vegetarian comfort for six people.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta & Cheese Sauce

01 - 12 oz elbow macaroni
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 2 cups whole milk
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
10 - 1/2 cup Gruyère or mozzarella cheese, grated

→ Chive Biscuit Topping

11 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
12 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
15 - 1/2 cup whole milk
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until mixture is bubbling.
04 - Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in Dijon mustard, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 4–5 minutes.
05 - Remove the pan from heat and stir in grated cheddar and Gruyère cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth.
06 - Add drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix to coat evenly. Transfer macaroni mixture to prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
07 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
08 - Stir in milk and chopped chives just until combined. Do not overmix. If dough seems dry, add a splash of extra milk.
09 - Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly across the macaroni and cheese.
10 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, and filling is bubbling.
11 - Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving to set the layers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry ingredients and fresh chives for extra flavor
  • Makes an easy casserole that is both crowd-pleasing and kid-approved
  • Everything bakes together in one pan for less clean-up
  • Ready in about an hour and scalable for gatherings
02 -
  • Bakes up golden and crisp on top with gooey cheese underneath
  • Naturally vegetarian perfect for a meatless main
  • Pairs well with salad or roasted vegetables
03 -
  • Always start with very cold butter for tender biscuits
  • Do not overmix the biscuit dough or the topping will get tough
  • Letting the bake rest five minutes after the oven makes it easier to slice and serve

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