MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Kwanzaa     Cheddar     Parmesan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6 to 8 as entrée or 8 to 10 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 pound elbow macaroni
3 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter a 3- to 4-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish.
  • In a heavy saucepan melt 6 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat. Add flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Add mustard, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • In a kettle of salted boiling water cook macaroni until just al dente, about 7 minutes, and drain well. In a large bowl stir together macaroni, sauce, Cheddar, and 1 cup Parmesan and transfer to prepared dish.
  • In a small bowl stir together bread crumbs and remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and sprinkle evenly over macaroni. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into bits and scatter over topping.
  • Bake macaroni in middle of oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

Lemon Lemon
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This is a classic macaroni and cheese recipe that is always a hit with my family. It's easy to make and always turns out creamy and cheesy.


Speengul Talash
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get kids involved in the cooking process.


King Mighty
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different ingredients to it to change up the flavor.


Gaming with avro
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Asad Naseer
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food that the whole family enjoys.


Camden Briley
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Anna Bell
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I love that this recipe can be customized to your liking. I added some diced tomatoes and it was delicious!


Parbati Neupane
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Shabaz Hamid
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.


Nick Nicklikessonic
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Usman Zada
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Emma Hudder
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy.


Yvette Jean Baptiste
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Op Foysal 71 gamer Official
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This is my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Irene Nena
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it.


muzfair Olkh
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy, I couldn't get enough of it.


Dinesh Moktan
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This recipe is a great base for macaroni and cheese. I added some diced ham and peas, and it was a hit with my kids.


Junior Graham
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had. The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Zarak Koko
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a great comfort food that's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Shelby N
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a winner! It was easy to follow, and the end result was a creamy, cheesy dish that was a hit with my family.


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