Macaroni And Two Cheeses Recipe

Name: Macaroni And Two Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into small cubes; 5 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 4 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 2 cups gruyere cheese, grated; 1 lb elbow macaroni

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into small cubes
5 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups gruyere cheese, grated
1 lb elbow macaroni

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside.
2
Place bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pour butter into bowl with bread, and toss. Set breadcrumbs aside.
3
In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, whisking, 1 minute.
4
While whisking, slowly pour in hot milk. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick.
5
Remove pan from heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, and Gruyere; set cheese sauce aside.
6
Cook macaroni 2 to 3 minutes less than manufacturer's directions. Transfer macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce
7
Pour mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool 5 minutes; serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into small cubes, 5 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Macaroni And Two Cheeses 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 Two Cheeses

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