REALLY THE BEST-EVER MAC 'N' CHEESE
Better than the normal, everyday, mac-n-cheese. I found this recipe online. Note: Use large shells such as chiocciole or conchiglie, or large elbow macaroni. A stout would go very well with this dish.
Provided by spacholl
Categories Brunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Toss the panko bread crumbs with the melted butter on a small baking pan. Toast the bread crumbs until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted, then stir in the flour. Heat and stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk. Add the dry mustard, white and cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt and bay leaf. Heat and stir to boiling, then reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf.
- Stir in 3 cups of the cheddar until melted. Pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni in a large bowl, stirring until all of the macaroni is coated. Pour the macaroni into a well-buttered 9-by-13-inch casserole. Drizzle heavy cream around the edges of the casserole. Sprinkle on it the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese, then the toasted bread crumbs.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered an additional 10 minutes. Put under a preheated broiler for 5 minutes.
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Habiba Hamdy
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too cheesy for my taste.
Birendra Thapa
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Nicky Ling
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Nkosinathi Madlophe
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect mac and cheese for a potluck or party.
Yogii Johnson
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe ever! I've tried so many other recipes, but this one is the only one that I've loved.
habibu Muhammed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, I couldn't resist going back for seconds.
Spark Kelvin
[email protected]I added some cooked bacon to my mac and cheese and it was amazing! It's the perfect way to add a little extra flavor and protein.
Majida Idrees
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese. It gives the mac and cheese a really nice flavor.
Mephi Ncube
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I was able to make it without any problems.
Wahedul Islam Rana
[email protected]I've been making this mac and cheese recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
FER3ON GAMES
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two helpings.
Corina Valentina Dipre
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the flavor is perfect.