Mac and Cheese and Tomatoes Copycat is by Barefoot Contessa Recipe

Name: Mac and Cheese and Tomatoes Copycat is by Barefoot Contessa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: kosher salt; vegetable oil; 1 lb elbow macaroni or 1 lb cavatappi pasta; 1 quart milk; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 12 ounces gruyere, grated (4 cups); 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups); ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 34 lb fresh tomato (4 small); 1 ½ cups fresh white breadcrumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)

Servings: persons

kosher salt
vegetable oil
1 lb elbow macaroni or 1 lb cavatappi pasta
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
½ cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces gruyere, grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
34 lb fresh tomato (4 small)
1 ½ cups fresh white breadcrumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)

1
Preheat the oven to 375*F.
2
Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water.
3
Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Drain well.
5
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it.
6
Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour.
7
Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk.
8
While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth.
9
Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
10
Add the cooked macaroni and stir well.
11
Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
12
Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top.
13
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top.
14
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
15
My Note: 7-2013 I made this tonight, instead of bread crumbs, I used panko.
16
I was so surprise many people omitted the tomatoes, I did use tomatoes (one small.
17
It turn out not that cheesy, my kids enjoy.
18
Next time I would under cook the pasta, so that they don't get mushy when baked in the oven.
19
Will definitely be making this recipe again.

1747

kcal

Calories

Fat

276

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: kosher salt, vegetable oil, 1 lb elbow macaroni or 1 lb cavatappi pasta, 1 quart milk, and more.

Yes, Mac and Cheese and Tomatoes Copycat is by Barefoot Contessa 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.

Mac and Cheese and Tomatoes Copycat is by Barefoot Contessa

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