I made Blake Lively’s ‘secret’ mac ‘n cheese recipe – it was super creamy, the best part wasn’t what I expected
I’M always happy for an opportunity to eat mac ‘n cheese.
So when I discovered Blake Lively’s tips for upgrading boxed mac, it was pretty much inevitable that I’d test it out.
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Blake Lively has shared her own twist on boxed macaroni and cheeseCredit: GC Images
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Her tweaks involve adding cream cheese, cheddar, and gouda or goat cheeseCredit: Instagram/blakelively
Blake, 35, shared her tips on Instagram in late 2022, but they’ve earned more attention this year with new coverage on AllRecipes, Mashed, and BuzzFeed.
Now someone might say, do I really trust a recipe by a perfectly-svelte actress — and one who seemed to instantly snap back after the births of her three children to boot?
The Sun certainly wasn’t impressed with Olivia Wilde’s infamous salad dressing.
But Blake’s known to be skilled in the kitchen, with her husband Ryan Reynolds telling GQ she’s “very good at cooking.”
Even Martha Stewart said Blake is “fun to cook with because she’s like a Christina Tosi-type of cook.”
So, yes, I think her mac and cheese is worth a shot.
Two things about her recipe called to me: She adds plenty of extra cheese, and it’s not much more work than the standard lazy directions for Kraft or Velveeta.
Blake, however, started with Gal Gadot’s Goodles mac and cheese in the flavor Twist My Parm.
“This is not an ad,” she said. “I’m mac and cheese passionate. This is so damn good.”
Her recipe additions, though, could work with any brand.
“My secret,” she said, “is that I ignore all box recipes.
“Instead, add a heavy splash of whole milk. Mix in cheese powder. [One third] block of cream cheese.
“Add two big handfuls of fresh grated sharp cheddar and/or a hard goat cheese or gouda. I like to mix all three.”
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I combined all of the ingredients except the goat cheese, which she said was optionalCredit: The U.S. Sun
OK, Blake, you have my attention.
I followed her directions almost exactly, though I bought pre-shredded cheddar because I refuse to believe the extra work involved in…
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