Alton Brown'S Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Alton Brown'S Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon mustard powder; 3 cups milk; 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 large egg; 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; fresh black pepper; Topping; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1/2 lb elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon mustard powder
3 cups milk
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh black pepper
Topping
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.
2
While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes making sure it's free of lumps.
3
Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.
4
Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
6
For the topping, melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes.
7
Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon mustard powder, and more.

Yes, Alton Brown'S Baked Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Alton Brown'S Baked Macaroni And Cheese

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