Favorite Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Favorite Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 slices white bread, crust removed; 5 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup flour; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups grated gruyere; 1 lb elbow macaroni

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 slices white bread, crust removed
5 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups grated gruyere
1 lb elbow macaroni

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Butter a 3 quart casserole dish, set aside.
3
Place bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter and pour over bread in bowl. Toss and set aside.
4
Warm the milk in saucepan over medium heat. Melt the remaining 6 Tbsp butter in high sided skillet over medium heat. When the butter bubbles, add the flour. Cook stirring one minute.
5
While whisking, slowly pour in the hot milk mixture until bubbles and thick 8-12 minutes.
6
Remove from heat add all seasonings and 1 1/2 cups cheese.
7
Cook macaroni until slightly underdone. Drain and stir into cheese mixture pour into buttered casserole.
8
Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. Cook 30 minute.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 slices white bread, crust removed, 5 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Favorite 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.

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