New York Deli-Style Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: New York Deli-Style Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cavatappi pasta (or any shape you like); salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons butter, plus additional for buttering toast; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup deli spicy mustard; 3 cups ny aged sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 lb deli pastrami, roughly chopped; 6 slices toasted rye bread (crumbled or coarsely chopped in a food processor)

Servings: persons

1 lb cavatappi pasta (or any shape you like)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons butter, plus additional for buttering toast
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
1/4 cup deli spicy mustard
3 cups ny aged sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 lb deli pastrami, roughly chopped
6 slices toasted rye bread (crumbled or coarsely chopped in a food processor)

1
Preheat broiler to high or oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring it up to a boil to cook the pasta.
3
Once at a boil, add some salt and the pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package directions.
4
While the pasta is cooking, heat a medium-size skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
5
When the butter melts, add flour and cook about a minute.
6
Whisk in stock, milk and spicy mustard, and bring up to a bubble.
7
Stir in the cheese in a figure-eight motion, reserving enough to sprinkle on the top of the casserole, until it's all melted.
8
Fold in the pastrami and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
When the pasta is done, drain it well and combine with sauce.
10
Pour into baking dish and top with reserved cheese and crumbled rye toast.
11
Dot the top of the casserole with a butter and place in oven until cheese is brown and bubbling.

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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: 1 lb cavatappi pasta (or any shape you like), salt, to taste, fresh ground black pepper, to taste, 3 tablespoons butter, plus additional for buttering toast, and more.

Yes, New York Deli-Style Mac & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

New York Deli-Style Mac & Cheese

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