Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; kosher salt; 12 ounces rigatoni pasta; 2 slices crustless white bread; 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme; 1 small onion, chopped; ½ cup flour; 3 cups milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 12 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese; 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled; ½ cup minced flat leaf parsley; ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 4 scallions, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
kosher salt
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
2 slices crustless white bread
2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup flour
3 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
12 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup minced flat leaf parsley
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
4 scallions, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

1
Butter a 2 quart baking dish with 1 tablespoons butter; set aside.
2
Bring 6 quart pot of salted water to a boil.
3
Add pasta, cook until al dente.
4
Drain pasta, rinse; set aside.
5
Pulse bread into crumbs in a food processor; mix with 4 tbsp butter; set aside.
6
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
7
Melt remaining butter in a 6 quart pot over medium heat.
8
Add thyme and onions; cook until soft, 6-8 minutes.
9
Whisk in flour; cook 2-3 minutes.
10
Whisk in milk and cream.
11
Increase heat to medium high; cook, whisking, until thick, 10-12 minutes.
12
Whisk in salt, cheddar, blue cheese, parsley, hot sauce, scallions, pepper, and nutmeg.
13
Stir in pasta; add to pan, sprinkle with bread crumbs.
14
Bake until bubbly, 30-40 minutes.

1616

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, kosher salt, 12 ounces rigatoni pasta, 2 slices crustless white bread, 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions