CLASSIC MACARONI AND CHEESE
Steps:
- 1. For the bread crumbs: Pulse bread and butter in food processor until crumbs are no larger than 1/8 inch, ten to fifteen 1-second pulses. Set aside. 2. For the pasta and cheese: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat broiler. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in Dutch oven over high heat. Add macaroni and 1 tablespoon salt; cook until pasta is tender. Drain pasta and set aside in colander. 3. In now-empty Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add flour, mustard, and cayenne (if using) and whisk well to combine. Continue whisking until mixture becomes fragrant and deepens in color, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; bring mixture to boil, whisking constantly (mixture must reach full boil to fully thicken). Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened to consistency of heavy cream, about 5 minutes. Off heat, whisk in cheeses and 1 teaspoon salt until cheeses are fully melted. Add pasta and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is steaming and heated through, about 6 minutes. 4. Transfer mixture to broiler-safe 9-by 13-inch baking dish and sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs. Broil until crumbs are deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, rotating pan if necessary for even browning. Cool about 5 minutes, then serve.
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Jacob Lowe
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe is okay. The cheese sauce is a little bland and the macaroni is a little overcooked. I wouldn't make this again.
Chondan Mondal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe is pretty good. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again if I was in the mood for macaroni and cheese.
MD RABIN
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, cheesy, and delicious. I always make it for my kids and they love it. I usually add a little bit of garlic powder and onion powder to the cheese sauce for extra flavor.
Rana Hasseb
[email protected]I love this macaroni and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Rufael Adamu
[email protected]This is the perfect macaroni and cheese recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some cooked chicken or bacon to it for extra flavor.
Atique sona
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe because I've never been a fan of macaroni and cheese. But I was pleasantly surprised! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
aris gamias
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Abolaji Oladepo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The macaroni and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Just Kurka
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.
Monen Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The macaroni and cheese was delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
ccnbv
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I have ever tried! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.