ULTIMATE MAC & CHEESE | Jamie Oliver 

you're welcome: :) knob of butter 3 onions, finely sliced 3 Tbsp flour 1L milk 500 g macaroni 100 g cheddar, grated 100 g raclette or gruyere, grated (for stringiness) parmesan (no amount given), finely grated 1 tsp prepared english mustard 1 generous tsp mango chutney couple of shakes of worchestershire sauce topping: 3 strips bacon, chopped small fresh thyme garlic some breadcrumbs (maybe a cup or a bit more) 1. saute onions in butter - 15 min - browned and very soft. 2. add flour, stir 3. gradually add 1L milk - let it simmer and thicken while cooking pasta (only half-cook the pasta, about 5 min) 4. grate all cheeses together 5. take out some of the pasta water, and set it aside 6. take sauce off heat - add cheese, reserving a handful for on top later 7. add mustard, chutney, and worchestershire 8. add some of the reserved pasta water, til creamy and sloppy 9. add macaroni and stir 10. pour into rectangular baking dish and sprinkle reserved cheese on top 11. bake at 400F for 30 min 12. saute bacon, thyme, and garlic 13. when bacon is lightly golden, add breadcrumbs 14. stop when it’s all crunchy and golden 15. mac’n’cheese should be well-browned on top 16. plate it with some crunchy bacon/breadcrumbs on top

Watching his videos makes me feel like I am cheating Gordon.

Recipe because I wrote it down so why not share it... Melt butter Add 3 sliced onions until soft and browned Add 3 tbsp flour and stir Add litre milk bit at a time, stir Simmer while pasta cooks 500g pasta in boiling water Grate 100g cheddar, 100g other (raclette or gruyere) and some parmesan 5 minutes cook pasta, save a jug of water Drain pasta Sauce off heat and add most cheese to sauce, stir Tsp mustard, stir Tsp mango chutney, stir Little bit of pasta water, stir Add pasta, stir Swig of worcestershire sauce, stir Put in a big ass dish with rest of cheese on top Oven for 200°C 30 mins Bacon herbs garlic in a pan, add breadcrumbs until golden

I'm in a lockdown and I'm preparing for my semester finals at University, Masters in Literature. It's tough studying remotely. But after a few hours of work I'll watch few episodes of your show and feel refreshed again. Its your spirit, your passion in your work that inpires me all the time! God bless you!

I'm in perpetual shock. no olive oil in sight.

There is something about you that instantly makes me happy, Jamie. I don't know what it is. But you do lift my spirits. Every single time. ❤️

My Favorite Mac & Cheese... I keep searching this video to remind me of proportions, so I finally wrote it down to share the recipe with family (in US measurements) - thought I'd share it with you too! Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate Mac & Cheese 3 Onions 2T Butter 3T All-Purpose Flour 4C Milk 1T English Mustard 1T Mango Chutney 3 Swigs Worchester Sauce 1lb Macaroni Pasta 4oz. Fresh-grated Cheddar Cheese 4oz. Fresh-grated Gruyere or Raclette Cheese 2oz. Fresh-grated Parmesan Cheese Topping - Bacon Pangritata 3-4 Strips of bacon chopped to cook crumbled 2+ Finely Chopped Cloves of Garlic 2+ Sprigs of Fresh Thyme ~2C Unseasoned Bread crumbs Preheat oven to 400º F. Thinly slice onions and melt butter in a pan. Add onions and a dash of salt to melted butter and cook, stirring occasionally on med-high to caramelize - will take 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Once onions have caramelized, sprinkle 3 T flour over the onion butter mixture and stir to combine: 1-2 minutes. Slowly add milk a little at a time while stirring to keep lumps from forming. Simmer until “silky and gorgeous.” While the sauce is thickening half-cook the macaroni in boiling water for 5 min. (pasta will “suck up the flavor” and finish cooking in the oven). Reserve a cup or so of starchy pasta water. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in Mustard and Worchester sauce. Add grated cheese (leaving some to sprinkle on top), stir until melted, then add undercooked pasta and pasta water as needed for an “oozy, silky” saucy consistency. Pour mixture into a casserole dish, top with reserved cheese, and pop in the preheated oven for about 20-30 min. Topping: Crisp bacon in a pan, add garlic and fresh herbs until fragrant, toss in breadcrumbs and stir until golden and crispy. Remove the pasta dish from the oven, top it with the Bacon Pangritata, and then do the Jamie spoon dance - because it is THAT delicious.

Ive loved Jamie for over 15 years. I don't even care about his food anymore, he just makes me so happy. What a jolly dude. love you naked chef.

3:48 the child that comes out of everyone once a mac'n'cheese is ready...❤

Jamies ULTIMATE MAC AND CHEESE INGREDIENTS Mac and Cheese: Butter 3 White Onions Flower Milk (1 liter) Macaroni (500g) Cheddar (100g) Raclette (100g) Parmesan (100g) English Mustard (1 tsp) Mango Chutney (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce Lettuce (optional) Pangritata: Bacon Italian herbs Breadcrumbs

I love how enthusiastic you get with the recipes and especially when you taste the food. We love all the recipes we tried so far.

Wow! What I love about Jamie's cooking style is that he doesn't only show how but also inspires!

Even though I love basic Mac N cheese, but Jamie Oliver's amazing, satisfying cooking techniques is what I'm here for

Those “C’mon, c’mons “ brought Genaro right into this recipe! Lots of 💕💕

This recipe is really out of this world. The Taste with the chuttney go with it and the bacon/crumps around it, is bonkers. Even the kids couldn’t stop eating. Thank you Jamie for this amazing inspiration of great food!

Jamie always gets excited when he cooks but this is the most excitement I've ever seen 🤣

You're one of those people who make me love cooking more and more and never get bored of it, you push me to continue doing my best to teach people simple food, thank you 🌷🌺

always good to see on table, thanks for sharing this recipe

I just love all the foods you make Jamie so quick and looks easy to do

I made this just now and it was so good. The depth of flavor and texture is very different with other mac n cheese I have made before.

Yesss i love mac&chesse Thank you for the recipe! Much love from Korea♡

Cheddar, Gruyere & Parmesan cheese combo and Worcestershire sauce....nice - I'll be giving that a go.

Jamie is great and I love his family, his down-to-earthedness, his making stuff look quick/easy/healthy and use of 🌶🌽🍅🥦 🥕🍆 🥔s

What a fantastic recipe, especially the crunchy topping, it fit perfectly.

Just tried this last night and I’ve got to say it’s fantastic. So much flavor!

So adorable how excited he is about the Mac and Cheese when he’s getting it out of the oven oml

I’ve made this a dozen times, using different cheeses and different milks….it cannot fail!!! Delicious every time!!

That's why Jamie is my idol. He loves cooking and really enjoys doing it. That's a hole new level of satisfaction for me-doing a gorgeous and beautiful meal such as that will make me go crazy. All this positive feelings,all that joy and love go into the amazing food he cooks which makes it even better. Even though I'm really young I cook a lot and experiment with flavors and recipes and someday I wish I go as far as Jamie

Jamie still gets excited about his dishes and I still wish I was on site to "taste" whatever he serves up. This dish has some really interesting riffs to make it come together that I would have NEVER thought to add ( if I could have cheese) but I hope people try it and post how it turned out. This is a classic comfort food taken to another level.

He love to cook man he is not just a professional..there is something different that make me like him more...he is a great chef

When ever I feel a little down and watch one of your episodes I feel happy again. You have such positive energy

The way he cooks and talks is so genuinely sweet and lovely. I can't help but smileeee. Only watched 2 videos and I'm already hooked!

I love the way he cooks and at the last when he dances while eating looks the best he enjoys making food 🥳🥳

I'm absolutely in love with Jamie and every single one of his recipes! Everything you cook is beautiful and golden. Thank You so much! 🌷ML

chef Jamie, thank you much, for being such an inspiration, especially for people like me who cook only because we need to.

YOU"RE A GENIUS, say no more

His level of excitement is what makes me keep coming back to watching his recipes

I just made this at home myself and wow it tastes fantastic! This is a keeper

I`ve followed Jamie`s lead, on all sorts of recipes & never been disappointed!

Love my 'Jamie' cookware. It's awesome.. now cruising for ideas like this for hosting guests. Simplicity!

Watching these videos makes me hungry 😋😋

Your cooking is out of this world! I’ve tried a few and my oh my, we loved them! Thank you!

Jamie you are such a good cook I wish I could try every recipe you do!

OMG, I need to try this one. Love your passion for cooking. Hope you and your family are all well x

A lot of cheese for me, thanks 😍🤤

You are the best Jamie, love your recipies and your joy of cooking. Regards from Uruguay

I think I am addicted to Jamie Oliver cooking videos! Always fresh, new, and exuberant. Just can't see past you bro. Thanks so much for your exuberance and super yummy recipes. C'mon!!😁💖

The best and easy recipe ever. Lovely, thank you Jamie you're awesome 🌹💖

This looks gorgeous, think I’m a gonna try it. By the way, I love your set of three orange lights in the background 😊

Adorable how Jamie says "slowly slowly" exactly like gennaro does!

Really love how you prepare and cook that mac and cheese. Truly entertaining!

I needed a lunch idea, and I just got it. Thanks, Jamie!

Watching him cooking feels like it was sooo easy

Hi Jamie I just watched you for the first time and literally prepared this as a lunch for my children and this is an absolute SHOWSTOPPER! Please continue to make some simple dishes for some of us. 6 star quality, it’s simply amazing 🤩

The absolute best!!!!! I watch you every morning here in Florida !

Tried it today, amazing, silky, rich comfort food. Kids loved it!!!

I really wish you'd list the ingredients either in the description or on the video!

This just made me hungry 😍

I do believe that Jamie has absolutely nailed this one!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have just made this. It's absolutely delicious!

3:48 Jamie Oliver's best Jamaican grandma impression.

Never watch Jamie Oliver when your hungry 🤣

I can learn so easily from your videos, such flamboyant cooking

Perfect! THANKS Jamie! Loves from Canada

This was amazing I didnt put it in the oven and it still taste AMAZING

he is my favourite chef from childhood ,love his cooking 😋😋😋

wow! looks yummy will try and cook it this weekend.

Wow I just prepared this and the results are so amazing 🤩. thanks a lot

3:49 "awhawhawww!!!" 3:36 - Same XD

OMG!!! I wish i were with you in that kitchen and tried the dish!!! Must be delicious 😘👏👌👍

Am încercat rețeta și este maxima 😋🧀🧀🍽

Jamie you're incredible. I watch your video and I have an urge to do it. You're the best cook in the world.

Respected Mr.Oliver.plz share the recipe of cuban sandwich with your awsome twist

Im watching this while eating a sandwich and im more hungry then when i started eating lmao.

Love your passion for good food!!

Dude what a recipe, made it tonight for the family. Smiles all round 👌👍

Yay finally , a recipe without chilli !!😁

Mango chutney sounds great. But I rarely have it handy. I love to add red pepper flakes (the ones you sprinkle on pizza). Yummy! ❤🌅🌵

I love this idea.gonna try this.

Looks so delicious! Can’t wait to make this.

1:38 "This could be healthier, you could use some veg, but I'm not going to 🤷🏼‍♂️"

The way he says "mmmm" makes it look like theres a party going on on his taste buds!!!!!

You really make the world a better place.Great food and positivity

It was delicious and so easy to make!! Thank you Jamie!

Jamie is talking like Gennaro n yes that mac n cheese is cooking soo good !!!

Now back to my milk and cereal 🥣 !!

Hungry just looking at that food....yum .. thanks for the recipe Jamie!

I tried this today and damn! It was the best Mac & Cheese I've tried! Highly recommended!

I'm a missionary .. trying to make the world of mac n cheese nice😁😊 I totally feel you!!

Just wow! Gonna try this soon.

How can people hate this guy!??? He's so cool and clever 😂 just vibing i love it

Fantastic recipe, I made mine with tricolores fusilli but didn't have any mango chutney so popped in my own homemade spicey banana ketchup, tastes divine 😁🌱☀️

I've learned that baked mac n cheese can basically be made with a billion different variants but the important parts are dont over cook the pasta, use 3 different cheeses and make the roux as the base of your sauce and season it to taste

Best thing about cooking is you Jamie ❤️

He makes me wanna cook all the time!

oooooh jamie What have you done, this looks delicious Next time i make mac and cheese i am going to try this recipe :) ;)

1) butter on a pan 2) 3 onions sliced, into the pan 3) 3 spoons of flavour into the pan, stir 4) 1 L of milk, slowly in, stir 5) shred the cheese and into the pan, good stri 6) cook/boil pasta (5 mins) 7) drain pasta, into the pan 8) some sause stir and finally 9) into the over for 30 mins 200C/400F done enjoy

Absolutely love the mango chutney

I REALLY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS THAT THEY ARE SO SATISFYING

3:48 me and this dude have the exact same reaction to mac and cheese