Ruth'S Diner - Gramma Claire'S Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Ruth'S Diner - Gramma Claire'S Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked macaroni noodles; 1 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 2 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese; 1 cup cottage cheese; For the topping; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

3 cups uncooked macaroni noodles
1 cup diced onion
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
For the topping
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1
Cook macaroni, drain do not rinse.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3
In a large saute pan, saute the onions in butter. Add the flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk, bay leaves, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring often. Mix the 2 cheeses together in a small bowl. Once the mixture is at a simmer, add 3 cups of cheese mixture and the cottage cheese. Stir well, remove from heat, and remove bay leaves from mixture. Add macaroni noodles to milk mixture, mix well.
4
Pour 1/2 of macaroni mixture into a 2-quart baking dish, cover with 1/2 of the remaining grated cheese, add remaining macaroni mixture and cover with the remaining grated cheese mixture.
5
In small bowl mix together the topping ingredients and top the macaroni.
6
Place into the 350 degree oven and bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

1749

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups uncooked macaroni noodles, 1 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Ruth'S Diner - Gramma Claire'S 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.

Ruth'S Diner - Gramma Claire'S Macaroni And Cheese

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