Smoked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Smoked Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cups smoked gouda cheese, shredded; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne; 4 ounces crustless country bread; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked al dents and drained

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups smoked gouda cheese, shredded
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne
4 ounces crustless country bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked al dents and drained

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Butter large rectangular baking dish.
3
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 TBS butter.
4
Add flour; cook, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
5
Whisk in milk; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
6
Whisk in tomato paste.
7
Add 1.5 cups of each cheese; stir until melted.
8
Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
9
Tear bread into crumbs.
10
In small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, 2 TBS melted butter and salt.
11
In a large bowl, combine pasta and cheese sauce.
12
Pour into prepared baking dish.
13
Top with remaining cheeses and buttered bread crumbs.
14
Bake until cheeses are golden and bubbly, about 40 minutes.
15
If top becoomes too dark, cover with foil.
16
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

1184

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3 1/2 cups milk, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Smoked 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.

Smoked Macaroni And Cheese

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