NEW YORK DELI-STYLE MAC & CHEESE

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I saw this recipe on Rachael Ray's television show this week and I wanted to post it here for safe-keeping and to try later.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb cavatappi pasta (or any shape you like)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons butter, plus additional for buttering toast
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
1/4 cup deli spicy mustard
3 cups ny aged sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 lb deli pastrami, roughly chopped
6 slices toasted rye bread (crumbled or coarsely chopped in a food processor)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler to high or oven to 400°F.
  • Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring it up to a boil to cook the pasta.
  • Once at a boil, add some salt and the pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat a medium-size skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
  • When the butter melts, add flour and cook about a minute.
  • Whisk in stock, milk and spicy mustard, and bring up to a bubble.
  • Stir in the cheese in a figure-eight motion, reserving enough to sprinkle on the top of the casserole, until it's all melted.
  • Fold in the pastrami and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • When the pasta is done, drain it well and combine with sauce.
  • Pour into baking dish and top with reserved cheese and crumbled rye toast.
  • Dot the top of the casserole with a butter and place in oven until cheese is brown and bubbling.

Deniz Ahmadzade
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This mac and cheese is amazing! The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the mustard and cayenne pepper, which gives it a little bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again and


Ali Rajpout
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I also liked that it wasn't too heavy or greasy. I will definitely be making this


Ed Lenz
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The cheese sauce is smooth and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping. This is a new favorite recipe of mine.


Craig Davison
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I'm a huge fan of mac and cheese, and this recipe did not disappoint! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the mustard and cayenne pepper, which gave it a little bit of a kick.


Amaranth Yadav
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This mac and cheese is the best I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the mustard and cayenne pepper, which gives it a little bit of a kick. I will definitely be making


Aymen Just
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I made this mac and cheese for my family and they loved it! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I also liked that it wasn't too heavy or greasy. I will definitely be making this again.


abu Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mac and cheese turned out great! The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping. This is a new favorite recipe of mine.


Mohammad Mostafa (Bablu)
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This mac and cheese is okay. The cheese sauce is a bit too thick and heavy for my taste, and the macaroni is a little overcooked. I also didn't like the addition of the mustard and cayenne pepper. Overall, I'm not a huge fan of this recipe.


Parvej alam
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but I have to say that this recipe is pretty good. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I especially like the addition of the mustard and cayenne pepper, which gives it


CECILY Migwi
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This mac and cheese is delicious! The cheese sauce is smooth and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I added some chopped bacon and green onions for extra flavor, and it was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Dennis Juma
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I also liked that it wasn't too heavy or greasy. I will definitely be making this


Mbuzan Gifted
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've never been a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this dish has changed my mind. The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the macaroni is perfectly cooked. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping. This is


Xiluva Khoza
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I've tried a lot of mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the mustard and cayenne pepper, which gives it a little bit of a


Hemraj Hemraj
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This mac and cheese is the real deal! It's just like the kind you get at a New York deli, with a creamy, cheesy sauce and perfectly cooked macaroni. I love that it's not too heavy or greasy, and the flavor is spot-on. I'll definitely be making this a


Asad Amanat
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Made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I added some crumbled bacon and chopped green onions for extra flavor, and it was delicious. Definitely a keeper recip