BABYSITTER'S MAC AND CHEESE
Hey, it's Doug. My babysitter Ellen doesn't let me play drums after 9 p.m., which I personally don't think is fair. 9 p.m.? Come on! Right? What am I, a child? I am a man. A full-grown man. Even though my drum curfew is . . . absurdly outrageous . . . my babysitter can actually be pretty cool sometimes. Overall, I would say that I like her. She watches TV with me. All of the History Channel shows that Claire won't watch . . . like Car Traders and Appalachian Bandits. And she makes me this macaroni and cheese that is, honestly: so, so, so, so, so, so, so good. So good. So, so good. It's all I ever want to eat for the rest of my life. And I hope I live to be, like two hundred--that's how much of this macaroni and cheese I want to eat.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and generously butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the foam subsides, add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Add the half-and-half, whisking, and cook over moderate heat until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add half of the cheddar and half of the Colby-Jack and cook over low heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted. Off the heat, stir in the mustard and paprika.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well, shaking out any excess water. Return the pasta to the pot along with the cheese sauce and the remaining cheese; stir until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish in an even layer. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the macaroni and bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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Micky Jones
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the best! I highly recommend it.
DutchessSS southside
[email protected]I've never made mac and cheese before, but this recipe made it so easy.
Danny Venable
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover cheese.
Rejwan Uz-zaman
[email protected]I love that this mac and cheese can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient!
Dikra Amine
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the perfect side dish for any meal.
ItzSebas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
big bankz
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so good, I could eat it every day.
Izzak Johnson
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my picky eater, and he loved it! That's saying something.
Javier Coreas
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and so satisfying.
Adrian Anca
[email protected]I love that this mac and cheese is made with real cheese. It makes all the difference in the flavor.
Lauren Amory
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.
Gayanu Limbu
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
md biki
[email protected]This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so smooth and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Preston Geyer
[email protected]I've made this mac and cheese several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.
Dani bk S
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The creamy cheese sauce was perfect, and the crunchy breadcrumb topping added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.