Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tbsp unsalted butter.; 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces; 5 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 2 tsps salt; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste; 4 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 18 oz.); 2 cups grated gruyere cheese ( about 8 oz) or 1 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese (about 5 oz.); 1 lb. elbow macaroni

Servings: persons

8 tbsp unsalted butter.
6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces
5 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tsps salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
4 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 18 oz.)
2 cups grated gruyere cheese ( about 8 oz) or 1 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese (about 5 oz.)
1 lb. elbow macaroni

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 3 qt. casserole dish. Place bread in a medium bowl. Melt 2 tbsp butter and toss with bread crumbs
2
Heat milk over medium heat. Melt remaining 6 tbsp butter over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook whisking 1 minute.
3
While whisking, slowly pour in hot milk. Continue cooking, whisking constantly until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick.
4
Remove pan from heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne 3 cups cheddar and 1 1/2 cup gruyere or 1 cup romano. Set cheese sauce aside.
5
Cook macaroni 2-3 minuts less than manufacturers directions until the outside of pasta is cooked and the inside is underdone. Rinse under cold running water and drain well. Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cup cheddar 1/2 cup gruyere or 1/4 cup romano and breadcrumbs over top. Bake until browned on top about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and serve.

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* 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 tbsp unsalted butter., 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces, 5 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

Macaroni And Cheese

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