Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, plus 1 tablespoon for the casserole; 3 slices homemade-style white bread, crusts removed and torn into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 3/4 cups hot whole or 2% milk; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pinch cayenne pepper; 2 cups shredded Cheddar; 1 1/2 cups shredded Fontina or Swiss cheese; 1/2 pound elbow macaroni

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, plus 1 tablespoon for the casserole
3 slices homemade-style white bread, crusts removed and torn into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 3/4 cups hot whole or 2% milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar
1 1/2 cups shredded Fontina or Swiss cheese
1/2 pound elbow macaroni

1
Position the oven racks so that they are evenly spaced, with one rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to convection bake at 350F.
3
Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole and set aside.
4
Melt the 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan.
5
Spoon 1 tablespoon of the melted butter over the bread crumbs in a small bowl and toss until the bread crumbs are thoroughly coated; set aside.
6
Stir the flour into the remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter over medium heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
7
Whisk in the hot milk, keeping the mixture smooth.
8
Cook until the mixture bubbles and thickens, whisking all the time, about 5 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat and stir in the salt, nutmeg, and the black and cayenne peppers.
10
Stir in the Cheddar and Fontina.
11
Set aside.
12
Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, adding salt as directed.
13
When done, drain and add to the cheese sauce.
14
Pour the macaroni into the buttered casserole.
15
Sprinkle with the bread crumbs and bake in the center of the oven until the crumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.
16
Serve hot.

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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: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, plus 1 tablespoon for the casserole, 3 slices homemade-style white bread, crusts removed and torn into 1/2-inch pieces, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 3/4 cups hot whole or 2% milk, 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.

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