Ultimate Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe

Name: Ultimate Mac 'N' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cavatappi, macaroni, or other tube-shaped pasta; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking pasta; 3 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups dry white wine; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 7 ounces gruyere, grated; 3 ounces aged gouda, grated (see Notes); 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. minced fresh chives; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 4 ounces crusty sourdough bread (about 1/4 loaf), torn into large pieces

Servings: persons

8 ounces cavatappi, macaroni, or other tube-shaped pasta
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking pasta
3 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
7 ounces gruyere, grated
3 ounces aged gouda, grated (see Notes)
2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 ounces crusty sourdough bread (about 1/4 loaf), torn into large pieces

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling, well-salted water until tender to the bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Drain, but do not rinse.
2
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp. butter. Add shallots and cook until light golden, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle shallot-butter mixture with flour; cook, stirring often, 1 minute. Add wine and stir, picking up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add cream and stir well. Sprinkle in cheeses, one large handful at a time, stirring until each handful is mostly melted before adding the next. Stir in 2 tbsp. chives, mustard, 1/4 tsp. salt, cayenne, and nutmeg. Stir cooked pasta into cheese mixture, then pour all into a 2-qt. baking dish.
3
In a food processor, pulse bread with remaining 1 1/2 tbsp. butter, 1 tsp. chives, and 1/4 tsp. salt until coarse bread crumbs form. Sprinkle bread crumbs over pasta and cheese and bake until top is browned and cheese is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
5
You can substitute romano, goat gouda, or more gruyere for the aged gouda.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cavatappi, macaroni, or other tube-shaped pasta, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking pasta, 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots, and more.

Yes, Ultimate Mac 'N' Cheese falls under the General 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.

Ultimate Mac 'N' Cheese

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