J Alexanders Mac and Cheese Recipe (2024)

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Make our J. Alexander’s Mac and Cheese Recipe at home tonight for your family. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Mac & Cheese will taste just like J. Alexander’s.

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J. Alexander’s Mac and Cheese

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J. Alexander's Mac and Cheese Recipe

Make our J. Alexander's Mac and Cheese Recipe at home tonight for your family. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Mac & Cheese will taste just like J. Alexander's.

Prep Time45 minutes mins

Ingredients

6 cups Chicken Stock
2 cubes Chicken Bouillon/base
2 cups 8 ounces Cavatappi (also called Cellentani or Double Elbows, is macaroni formed in a spiral tube shape with ridges)
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Sugar
3 tablespoons Butter — divided plus extra for greasing pan
2 tablespoons Flour
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup Half and Half
1/2 small Red Onion — minced and sauteed in a bit of butter
1/2 teaspoon of minced Garlic sauteed with onion
1 teaspoon Cholula Brand Hot Sauce more if you prefer a spicy kick
2 1/4 cups fresh grated Gruyere cheese divided
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Super expensive - but oh, so worth it!
Freshly ground Black Pepper No extra Salt. There is plenty of Salt in the chicken stock, bouillon and cheese
1/2 cup Panko

Instructions

Bring 6 cups chicken stock and 1 1/1 cubes chicken base/bouillon to rolling boil in medium saucepan.
Add macaroni and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain and put in large bowl, toss with olive pomace oil and lemon juice.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes.
Gradually whisk in heavy cream, half n half, and sour cream.
Stir in sautéed onion and garlic mixture, , sugar and Tabasco.
Simmer gently, stirring often, 15 minutes.
Remain on low heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of Gruyere and Parmesan cheese.
Season to taste with pepper.
Stir in macaroni. Pour half of mixture into greased, deep 1 1/2-quart baking dish (or 3 - 4 ramekins) and sprinkle with 1/2 of remaining cheese mixture.
Top with remaining macaroni and remaining cheese mixture.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 cube chicken base in small skillet over medium heat.
Add panko and toss to coat. (Don’t brown in pan)
Sprinkle buttered panko and over top of macaroni.
Bake at 350: F. until panko is lightly browned, about 25 - 30 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.

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