Serving mac and cheese in the skillet it's baked in amps up the homey comfort factor. The secret ingredient in this bread crumb-topped beauty is the finely chopped cauliflower that blends in subtly with the pasta. Using three different cheeses guarantees maximum flavor and meltability.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the cauliflower into a steamer basket fitted over the pot, cover, and steam until just tender, about 5 minutes. Finely chop the steamed cauliflower.
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oil.
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the milk and flour until the flour is dissolved. Whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cheddar, Gruyere, mustard powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped cauliflower and macaroni and stir until well coated.
- Spray an ovenproof 10-inch high-sided skillet with cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the prepared skillet. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture, place on a baking sheet, and bake until the top is browned and the cheese is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Homemade bread crumbs are one of those "chef's secrets" ¿ important but often overlooked detail that can make a dish. These easy-to-make crumbs are flaky, mild, and versatile¿they don't have that heavy whole-wheat taste and dense texture that most store-bought brands have. Since bread crumbs are a comfort-food cornerstone used in everything from cutlet coatings to casserole toppings, it's key to have the best.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the bread in a food processor and process until fine crumbs form, 25 to 30 seconds. Place the crumbs on a baking sheet, spreading them evenly. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Store the bread crumbs in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Violet Akisa
akisa.violet@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped broccoli and carrots to my mac and cheese and my kids loved it!
Furat Mahamud
m-f@gmail.comThis mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Arnold Jaquez
arnold-jaquez@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of milk in my mac and cheese, so I used evaporated milk instead. It turned out great!
Best Target
t32@aol.comThis mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover macaroni.
Syed Furqan
f72@yahoo.comI added some diced tomatoes and green peppers to my mac and cheese and it was delicious!
THARU Gamer
tgamer61@yahoo.comThis mac and cheese is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious.
Bangash Prince
prince.bangash43@hotmail.comI love that this recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese. It gives the mac and cheese such a nice flavor.
Jay Jau More
j.more34@yahoo.comThis was my first time making mac and cheese from scratch and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out perfectly.
idk idk
ii37@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Thati Moropa
m@gmail.comI made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Miley Williams
m-w28@yahoo.comThis is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.
Abdul Ameer 247
2_a85@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy, I couldn't get enough.
Narmeen Asjad
n.a@yahoo.comThis mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and oh so satisfying.
Kincayde Sherrill
k59@hotmail.co.ukThe recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Suvo Khan
ks86@yahoo.comI added some cooked chicken and broccoli to my mac and cheese and it was delicious!
Ice Stitch
s@gmail.comThe cheese sauce was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful.
Henry Watkins
h_w69@hotmail.frI love that this recipe uses a skillet instead of a pot. It made it so much easier to stir and cook the macaroni evenly.
Hadayat Jan
jan@hotmail.comThis skillet mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly cheesy and delicious.