Elegant Macaroni & Cheese (For Grownups) Recipe

Name: Elegant Macaroni & Cheese (For Grownups)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 lb lump crabmeat; 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese (shredded); 8 ounces gruyere cheese (shredded); 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese (I use x-sharp white Vermont, shredded); 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated and divided; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 sweet onion, minced fine; 1 garlic clove, minced fine; fresh chives, snipped

Servings: persons

1 lb bow tie pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 lb lump crabmeat
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese (shredded)
8 ounces gruyere cheese (shredded)
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese (I use x-sharp white Vermont, shredded)
1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated and divided
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 sweet onion, minced fine
1 garlic clove, minced fine
fresh chives, snipped

1
Cook bow ties in a large pot until al dente, drain, rinse return to pot and put to side.
2
In a med. sauce pan melt 2 Tbs. butter and saute garlic and onion until soft and fragrant. Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter and cornstarch, stirring to form a roux.
3
Add milk and Dijon and cook on med. high heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Add cheeses one at a time, stirring until melted completely before adding the next one. Finally add 1/2 the Pecarino and stir.
4
Reduce heat to low and fold in crabmeat, stirring until well coated and warmed through.
5
Pour cheese and crab mixture over bow ties in the pot and gently mix until well covered.
6
Ladle bow ties into a 9x13 casserole dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs and remaining Pecarino cheese and chives.
7
Place in oven at 350u00b0F and bake until bubbly and golden.

1385

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 lb bow tie pasta, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Elegant Macaroni & Cheese (For Grownups) 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.

Elegant Macaroni & Cheese (For Grownups)

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