Gourmet Girl'S Deluxe Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Gourmet Girl'S Deluxe Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup finely diced onion; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (you can experiment with cheeses of course, I think I put in bits of a few kinds I had on hand); 1 cup heavy cream; salt; white pepper; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or more to taste, regular, not honey); 3/4 lb macaroni or 3/4 lb choice of shaped pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled, tossed with a little butter to prevent sticking; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely diced onion
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (you can experiment with cheeses of course, I think I put in bits of a few kinds I had on hand)
1 cup heavy cream
salt
white pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or more to taste, regular, not honey)
3/4 lb macaroni or 3/4 lb choice of shaped pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled, tossed with a little butter to prevent sticking
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Meanwhile, melt 4 T. of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3
Saute onions until tender and translucent.
4
Whisk in flour to make a roux and cook for a couple minutes, stirring, until golden.
5
Slowly whisk in the milk with a wire whisk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking on occasion for 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Remove pan from heat and whisk in grated cheese. Stir vigorously until cheese has just melted.
7
Then whisk in heavy cream to achieve the desired consistency and season to taste with the salt, white pepper and mustard.
8
In a mixing bowl combine sauce with drained macaroni and adjust salt and white pepper to desired flavor.
9
Transfer mixture to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
10
Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and dot with remaining 4 T. of butter.
11
Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
12
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

1424

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup finely diced onion, 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Gourmet Girl'S Deluxe 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.

Gourmet Girl'S Deluxe Macaroni And Cheese

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