Tangy Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Tangy Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter; 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4 to 1/2 pieces; 5 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); 4 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese (about 18 oz); 2 cups grated gruyere cheese (about 8 oz.) or 1 1/4 cups grated pecorino romano cheese (about 5 oz); 1 lb elbow macaroni

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons butter
6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4 to 1/2 pieces
5 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
4 1/2 cups grated white cheddar cheese (about 18 oz)
2 cups grated gruyere cheese (about 8 oz.) or 1 1/4 cups grated pecorino romano cheese (about 5 oz)
1 lb elbow macaroni

1
Heat over to 375 degrees. Butter a 3 qt casserole dish and set aside. Place bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbls butter. Pour butter into bowl with bread and toss. Set aside.
2
In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tbls butter in a high sided skillet over medium heat. when butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, whisking 1 minute.
3
While whisking, slowly pour in hot milk. Continue cooking until the mixtures bubbles and becomes thick.
4
Remove pan from heat. Stir in the salt, nutmeg, black and cayenne pepper, 2 cupes cheddar and 1 1/2 cups Gruyere or 1 cup Pecorino cheese. Set sauce aside.
5
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add macaronil cook 2 to 3 minutes less than manufacturer's directions, until the outside of the pasta is cooked an dthe inside in underdone. Different brands of macaroni cook at different rates; be sure to read the instructions. Transfer macaroni to a colander and rinse under cold water. drain well. Stir macaroni into reserved cheese sauce.
6
Pour macaroni into prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere or 1/4 Pecorino, and breadcrumbs on top. Bake until browned on top - about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and serve.

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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: 8 tablespoons butter, 6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4 to 1/2 pieces, 5 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Tangy 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.

Tangy Macaroni And Cheese

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