THE GREAT AMERICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
This recipe comes from the Pasta & Co. cookbook and is a favorite of mine. So delicious. They say not to substitute a smooth tube dried pasta but to always use rigatoni for the best results. It is not a fiery dish, even though it calls for Tabasco and chili powder. These only work to enhance the cheddar flavor.
Provided by Jennifer Rosholt
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine grated Cheddar and mozzarella and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat milk until near boiling. Turn off heat. Melt butter in a heavy pan large enough to hold the pasta after it is cooked. (It will take at least a 14-inch saute pan or a large casserole that can take direct heat.) When foam from butter recedes, remove from heat, add flour, and mix well. Return to medium-low heat, and, stirring occasionally, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to cook, but not brown, the flour. Gradually stir in hot milk. Raise heat to medium-high and continue stirring until mixture is smooth and thick (about 5 minutes). Add Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Whisk until smooth. Add Tabasco and white pepper and blend.
- Cook rigatoni in boiling salted water about 4 minutes. (It will be underdone, but will finish cooking later.) Thoroughly drain rigatoni and fold it into the cheese mixture.
- If cooking immediately, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Layer one-half the rigatoni mixture into a 9x13 pan. Top with one-half of the Cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with chili powder, sprinkled evenly over top.
- If not baking immediately, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze. When ready to bake, drizzle the 3/4 cup milk over the dish. Bake for approximately one hour. If frozen, add at least 20 minutes to baking time. The dish should be rusty brown on top. Should it appear to be browning too fast, cover with foil for part of cooking time. Be sure to check for doneness in the very center of the dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.5, Fat 52.1, SaturatedFat 31.4, Cholesterol 208, Sodium 970.8, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 44.2
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Mustafa Ahmad
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bread crumbs on top added a nice crunch. I also liked that it was a relatively quick and easy recipe to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Harish Bist
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the bread crumbs on top add a nice crunch. I also like that it's a relatively quick and easy recipe to make.
Oga Eka
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make macaroni and cheese. I used a combination of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese, which gave it a nice flavor. I also added some cooked bacon, which was a delicious addition.
Wandisile Mdaka
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but I really enjoyed this recipe. It was creamy and cheesy, but not too heavy. I also liked the addition of the bread crumbs, which added a nice crunch.
Shahzaib Maher
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! It was so creamy and cheesy. I also added some cooked chicken and broccoli, which made it a complete meal.
leton mallik
[email protected]This is my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that it uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Muhammad Irfan Malik
[email protected]I'm a big fan of macaroni and cheese, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that it uses sharp cheddar cheese, which gives it a nice tang.
Kimera Jimmy
[email protected]This was a hit at my party! I made a double batch and it was all gone in no time. Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy bread crumbs on top.
Mahamudul Hashan
[email protected]I made this for my kids and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I'll definitely be making it again.
Kassie Horne
[email protected]This was easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese, which gave it a nice flavor. I also added some cooked bacon, which was a delicious addition.
Jack Newman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the bread crumbs on top add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Soniya Rai
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.
Kain Deville
[email protected]I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it uses sharp cheddar cheese, which gives it a nice tang.
Shepon Ali
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky eater ate two servings. It was easy to make and didn't take long at all.
Awan Imran
[email protected]This was an amazing macaroni and cheese! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the bread crumbs. I will definitely be making this again.