This homemade version of the noodle favorite will make you forget about the boxed orange variety. A sauce made with three kinds of cheeses and a crunchy breadcrumb topping really separate this mac and cheese from its store-bought counterparts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 10 mini (1 cup) pie plates or a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Warm milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Meanwhile, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Cook until butter is bubbling. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour warm milk into butter mixture, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 3 cups cheddar, 1 cup Gruyere, 1 cup fontina, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the nutmeg, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and transfer pasta to cheese sauce. Stir to coat. Divide mixture among mini pie plates or transfer to baking dish. Scatter remaining cup cheddar, 1/2 cup Gruyere, and 1/2 cup fontina over top, and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs. Bake until cheese is melted and pasta is warmed through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Kevin Gurung
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hanef 11
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Zuckdon Kawama
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Pranto Sarkar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
OBAK RAY
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Veronika Jurisic
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
BS AsiF GAMING
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jood Al saeed
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Howlader Tanjil
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
michael nwakanma
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Zain Arifeen
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sanel Roux
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Angel Ukah
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Matthew H
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Azad Aza
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ifti Iftikhar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
vincent nyamai
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was so creamy and cheesy and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Aoun Ladla84
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! I used sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses and it was the perfect combination. The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again!