Creamy Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices white bread, torn into pieces; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 5 tablespoons flour; 3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 1 1/4 cups shredded American cheese; 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons flour
3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded American cheese
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place oven rack in the middle.
2
Pulse bread, melted butter, and Parmesan in food processor until ground to coarse crumb.
3
Transfer to bowl.
4
Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot.
5
Add 1 tablespoon salt and macaroni to boiling water and cook 6 minutes-do not overcook.
6
Reserve 1/2 cup macaroni cooking water, then drain and rinse macaroni in colander under cold running water.
7
Drain well & set aside.
8
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in now-empty pot over medium-high heat until foaming-don't let it brown.
9
Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture turns light brown, about 1 minute.
10
Slowly whisk in evaporated milk, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, mustard, and 2 teaspoons salt and cook until mixture begins to simmer and is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
11
Off heat, whisk in cheeses and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water until cheese melts.
12
Stir in macaroni until completely coated.
13
Transfer mixture to 13 by 9-inch baking dish and top with bread crumb mixture.
14
Bake until cheese is bubbling around edges and top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
15
Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

697

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices white bread, torn into pieces, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Baked Macaroni And Cheese

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