MY MACARONI AND CHEESE

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My family love my macaroni and cheese I once entered it in a contest and won first prize.

Provided by Telisia Dodd

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 Tbsp or 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for casserole
6 slice white bread, crusts, torn into 1/2 pieces
5 1/2 c milk
1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp coarse salt, plus more for water
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 1/2 c grated sharp white cheddar cheese
2 c grated gruyere or 1 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 pkg 4-cheese
1 block coby jack cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare oven to 350'F degrees. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish, set aside. Place the bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoon butter. Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the bread, and toss. Set the breadcrumbs aside.
  • 2. Warm the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. melt the remaining 6 tablespoon butter in a high sided skillet over medium heat . When the butter bubbles, add the flour. cook, stirrng, 1 minute. while whisking, slowly pour in the hot milk a little at a time to keep mixture smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubble and becomes thick, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar cheese, and 1 1/2 cup gruyere, colby jack, 4 cheese. set the cheese sauce aside. Cover a large pot of salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook the macaroni until the outside of the pasta is cooked and the inside is underdone, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir the macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup gruyere and breadcrumbs over top . bake until golden brown, about 30 mintues.

Tarron
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This recipe is a lifesaver. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Na Apon
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Muwanga Gabriel
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. It's so easy to make and so delicious.


Omar Tube
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the perfect comfort food.


Nuruzzaman Rubel
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Sarfaraz Mohmand
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. It's so easy to make and so delicious.


David Almaz√°n
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the perfect comfort food.


Chacho Bou Issa
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Vishal Vishal
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This recipe is a lifesaver. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Deme tvgorashvili
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sanjeep Official
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. It's so easy to make and so delicious.


Hussein Hamiss
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the perfect comfort food.


Kittycorn Gracie
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


cartoondragon Playzs
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This recipe is a keeper! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Fa Mous
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful.


Katamba Oscar
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This was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making this again.