Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups panko or coarse dry bread crumbs; 5 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 2 cups whole milk; cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; Freshly ground black pepper; pound elbow macaroni

Servings: persons

Salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups panko or coarse dry bread crumbs
5 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 cups whole milk
cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
pound elbow macaroni

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Butter a 3-quart baking dish.
3
Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil.
4
In a medium pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
5
Add the bread crumbs and 1 cup of cheese and stir until combined.
6
Set aside.
7
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the remaining butter.
8
Stir in the flour and red pepper flakes and reduce heat to low.
9
Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
10
Whisk in the milk and raise heat to medium.
11
Simmer, whisking occasionally, for 3 minutes.
12
Stir in the cream, remaining cheese, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoons salt.
13
Cook the macaroni until al dente.
14
Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water before draining.
15
In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, cooking water and sauce.
16
Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly with the topping.
17
Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

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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: Salt, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cups panko or coarse dry bread crumbs, 5 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar, 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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