CLASSIC MACARONI AND CHEESE (AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN) RECIPE - (3.6/5)
Provided by abrocakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 and set aside in colander. In now empty Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add flour, mustard, and cayenne 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. Transfer mixture to broiler safe 9 by 13" baking dish and sprinkle evenly with bread crumb mixture. 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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AMAREILYZ PIZARRO
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's the perfect comfort food.
LOVE BIRDS
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I can add different ingredients to it, like bacon or broccoli, to make it my own.
Ayobami Ogunmoroti
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Adrian Masire
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Abrish Mitiku
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can use any type of cheese I want.
Kendra Anah
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to mac and cheese recipe.
Bk Naeem420
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how creamy and cheesy it was.
Shittu Sodiq
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The kids loved it, and my husband and I thought it was delicious as well.
Ramchandra Ghimire
[email protected]I've tried many mac and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's simple to make, yet so delicious.
mehndi hub
[email protected]This mac and cheese recipe is an absolute winner! The sauce is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the breadcrumb topping, which gives the dish a nice crunch.