Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cavatappi pasta or 8 ounces macaroni; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ¼ cups dry white wine; ⅔ cup half-and-half; 7 ounces gruyere, grated; 3 ounces gouda cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 4 ounces sourdough bread, torn into large pieces

Servings: persons

8 ounces cavatappi pasta or 8 ounces macaroni
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups dry white wine
⅔ cup half-and-half
7 ounces gruyere, grated
3 ounces gouda cheese, grated
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 ½ tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces sourdough bread, torn into large pieces

1
Boil pasta according to package directions.
2
In frying pan, saute shallots in butter until light golden.
3
Sprinkle with flour- stirring til well mixed.
4
Add wine and stir.
5
Add cream and stir well.
6
Add mustard, cayenne and nutmeg.
7
Sprinkle in cheese, one large handful at a time.
8
Stir in cooked pasta and mix well.
9
Pour into a 2-qt baking dish.
10
TOPPING- in food processor, put in all ingredients and pulse til well mixed.
11
Sprinkle on top of pasta.
12
Bake at 400 degrees 20 minutes- til topping is brown and cheese is bubbling.

413

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* 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: 8 ounces cavatappi pasta or 8 ounces macaroni, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup shallot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Ultimate 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.

Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

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