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: Recipe courtesy Erik Nelson, chef and owner at Ruth's Diner in Salt Lake City, UT; 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 freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups grated Cheddar; 2 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Servings: persons

Recipe courtesy Erik Nelson, chef and owner at Ruth's Diner in Salt Lake City, UT
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 freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
2 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup bread crumbs

1
Cook macaroni, drain do not rinse.
2
In a large saute pan, saute the onions in butter.
3
Add the flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the milk, bay leaves, paprika, salt and pepper.
5
Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
6
Mix the 2 cheeses together in a small bowl.
7
Once the mixture is at a simmer, add 3 cups of cheese mixture and the cottage cheese.
8
Stir well, remove from heat, and remove bay leaves from mixture.
9
Add macaroni noodles to milk mixture, mix well.
10
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.
11
In small bowl mix together the topping ingredients and top the macaroni.
12
Place into the oven and bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

1443

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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Ruth's Diner - Gramma Claire's Macaroni and Cheese

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