Laura's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Laura
The Beaners take on baked macaroni and cheese.
ingredients
- Macaroni:
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 1/2 c. dried elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- Sauce:
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 2 1/2 c. milk, warmed
- 1 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
- Topping:
- 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 c. bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. unsalted butter, cut into tiny pieces
directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°
- 2
Grease an 8" baking dish.
- 3
Macaroni:
- 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and the macaroni and stir to separate. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 5-7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water. Place in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Set aside.
- 5
Sauce:
- 6
In a sauce-pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle the four over the butter and whisk constantly until the flour is absorbed, 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the warm milk, whisking continuously, and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Add the 3/4 c. cheese to the milk mixture, remove from the heat and whisk constantly until the cheese melts. Stir in the salt, pepper, mustard and parsley.
- 8
Pour the sauce over the macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer to the greased baking dish.
- 9
Topping:
- 10
In a small bowl, combine the cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the macaroni. Dot with butter.
- 11
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Source: Laura
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