CHEF TREE'S MAC AND CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 6-8 pp;

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Gruyère cheese
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups diced rindless Brie (cut from 1-pound wedge)
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon (scant) nutmeg
4 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
1 pound penne pasta
8 teaspoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • (if making 1 day ahead) Preparation Mix all cheeses. Set aside 1 cup for topping; cover and chill. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until mixture turns golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add thyme and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until thickened and smooth, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add cheeses from large bowl. Stir until melted and smooth. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; toss. Stir until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender but firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Pour cheese sauce over; toss. Divide among eight 1 1/4-cup custard cups. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Place cups on rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil; chill. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon cream. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle partially baked chilled or just assembled cups with breadcrumbs. Bake pasta until beginning to bubble and tops are golden, about 20 minutes

Nageshwar prasad Patel
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the mac and cheese turned out great. It was definitely worth the effort. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a challenge.


Alyssa Amos
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I was looking for a new mac and cheese recipe to try, and this one did not disappoint. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bonginkosi Zibonele
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This is my favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand, so it's always a different dish.


Paula Armstrong
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out great. It was a hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again.


Ahona Akter
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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The cheese sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend it.


Suchi Begom
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This mac and cheese was delicious! The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Faith Ifeoma
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the mac and cheese turned out great. It was definitely worth the effort. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a challenge.


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I was looking for a new mac and cheese recipe to try, and this one did not disappoint. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Trinidy Rowell
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This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand, so it's always a different dish.


sumit Chauhan
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out great. It was a hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again.


SYAZ x PRM
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The mac and cheese was delicious and everyone at my party loved it. I would definitely make it again for a special occasion.


Hamza Chandio
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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The cheese sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend it.


katelyn macwilliams
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This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicole Akers
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was really creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves mac and cheese.


Farhat Ameer
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This mac and cheese was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less cheese next time.


bubacarr sambou
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The mac and cheese was delicious and the instructions were easy to follow. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great mac and cheese recipe.


Usaid Ali
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the addition of the different cheeses, it makes the sauce so rich and creamy.


Zaifi Rana
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's always a different dish.


Bipana Sunar
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This was so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's definitely a keeper!