Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese
The recipe Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese could satisfy your American craving in around 50 minutes. For $1.3 per serving, you get a main course that serves 8. Watching your figure? This lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 676 calories, 29g of protein, and 33g of fat per serving. 730 people have made this recipe and would make it again. A mixture of kosher salt, cheddar, unsalted butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is brought to you by Handle the Heat. Overall, this recipe earns a tremendous spoonacular score of 81%. Try Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese, Ultimate macaroni cheese, and The Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese For Grownups for similar recipes.
Servings: 8
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
8 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (2 cups) OR pecorino Romano
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, divided
6 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 quart (4 cups) whole milk
Equipment:
baking pan
oven
pot
sauce pan
whisk
food processor
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 3-quart baking dish or individual gratin dishes with nonstick cooking spray.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions, 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain.Meanwhile, in a small saucepan set over medium heat, warm the milk. In a large saucepan set over medium-low heat, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. Sprinkle the flour into the saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in the hot milk and cook for about 2 minutes, until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat and add in the cheeses, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, mustard, and paprika. Add in the pasta and stir well to combine. Pour into prepared baking dish.Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Make the fresh breadcrumbs by placing the white bread in a food processor and pulsing until ground. Add the butter and pulse until moistened. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbling and browned.
Step by step:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 3-quart baking dish or individual gratin dishes with nonstick cooking spray.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions, 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente.
2. Drain.Meanwhile, in a small saucepan set over medium heat, warm the milk. In a large saucepan set over medium-low heat, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. Sprinkle the flour into the saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in the hot milk and cook for about 2 minutes, until thickened and smooth.
3. Remove from heat and add in the cheeses, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, mustard, and paprika.
4. Add in the pasta and stir well to combine.
5. Pour into prepared baking dish.Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Make the fresh breadcrumbs by placing the white bread in a food processor and pulsing until ground.
6. Add the butter and pulse until moistened. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the macaroni and cheese.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbling and browned.
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