First off, let’s talk about the why. Covering mac and cheese traps steam like a tiny, delicious sauna. This keeps the pasta from turning into a desert landscape. Who wants crunchy, dry elbows? Not me, and definitely not you.
But here’s the kicker: a cover also means that crispy, golden top never happens. You know, that glorious crust everyone fights over? Yeah, a lid kills that dream. So it’s a trade-off, like choosing between a hug and a high-five.
