HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Basic bechamel is made of milk, thickened with flour and butter; add grated cheese to create Mornay sauce -- the key to creamy, crowd-pleasing mac and cheese. This recipe is adapted from the "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" cookbook.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add pasta; salt generously and cook pasta to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well.
- Melt butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until bubbling but not browning, about 45 seconds. Add milk and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon (scrape across the bottom and around edge of pot to prevent scorching), until thickened and smooth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add fontina, Gruyere, Cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses, stirring until completely melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, add cayenne and nutmeg, and stir to combine.
- Add pasta to sauce along with white pepper and salt; stir to thoroughly combine. Serve immediately.
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Ali_ Khan001
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. My kids loved it!
Alice Tries
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The macaroni and cheese was really good! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this re
Tabish Don
[email protected]This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
bryan baker
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Rohulamin Rahul
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Charles Robinsz
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The macaroni and cheese was so creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Zain Palijo
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. My kids loved it!
Jannoia Crawford
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The macaroni and cheese was really good! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this re
Ikram Uddin
[email protected]This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Suresh Don
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
RAHUL Fuchey
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The macaroni and cheese was so creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Shamiya Pirtle
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Yoseph Tamirat
[email protected]My family loved this macaroni and cheese! It was so cheesy and flavorful. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.