Mac-N-Cheese For Grown-Ups Recipe

Name: Mac-N-Cheese For Grown-Ups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 stick -plus more for greasing; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups milk; 1 1/4 cups creme fraiche; 1 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel, pluse more to taste; 3 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 3/4 cups cheddar cheese, shreeded; white pepper, to taste; 1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente and cooled in ice water and drained; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 stick -plus more for greasing
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
4 cups milk
1 1/4 cups creme fraiche
1 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel, pluse more to taste
3 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 3/4 cups cheddar cheese, shreeded
white pepper, to taste
1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente and cooled in ice water and drained
3/4 cup breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Butter 3-4 quart square baking dish.
3
In 4 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of butter.
4
Stir in flour, cook, stirring, 1 minuted. Add bay leaf.
5
Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
6
Simmer, whisking occasionally, 14-16 minutes.
7
Discard bay leaf.
8
Whisk in creme fraiche and 1 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel; bring to simmer.
9
Off heat, stir in 1 1/2 cups each mozzarella and cheedar.
10
Season with Fleur de sel and white pepper.
11
In large bowl, combine pasta and cheese sauce.
12
Stir in 2 cups mozzarella.
13
Transfer to prepared casserole dish.
14
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and cheddar, then with bread crumbs.
15
Bake 30 minutes.
16
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

1365

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

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: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 stick -plus more for greasing, 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 bay leaf, 4 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Mac-N-Cheese For Grown-Ups 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-N-Cheese For Grown-Ups

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