Essentials: Ina Garten'S Mac & Cheese Recipe Recipe

Name: Essentials: Ina Garten'S Mac & Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; Vegetable oil; 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi; 1 quart milk; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (about 4 cups); 8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (made from 5 slices white bread, crusts removed)

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
Vegetable oil
1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (about 4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (made from 5 slices white bread, crusts removed)

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drizzle oil into the boiling water, add the macaroni, and cook according to package instructions, 6-8 minutes. Drain well.
2
Meantime, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but do not allow it to boil. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour all at once. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Whisk in the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off heat, stir in the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3-quart (9 x 13-inch) baking dish.
3
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, toss with the fresh bread crumbs to coat evenly, and sprinkle all over the top of the casserole. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on top.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, Vegetable oil, 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi, 1 quart milk, and more.

Yes, Essentials: Ina Garten'S Mac & Cheese Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Essentials: Ina Garten'S Mac & Cheese Recipe

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