Mac And Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Drizzle oil into a lareg pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain.

3. 3

   Heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 T butter in a large pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two until thickened and smooth. Turn off the heat and add the gruyere, cheddar, pepper and nutmeg. Add 1 t salt. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3 Quart baking dish.

4. 4

   Arrange the sliced tomatoes on the top. Melt the remaining 2 T butter and combine them with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.

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