Macaroni and Cheese
kate hudson
Now this is comfort food at it’s best. The secret is the hint of nutmeg.
ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk, warm
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Dash salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Dash hot sauce
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups shredded Cheddar
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 cup crushed potato chips
- 5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for topping
directions
- 1
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil, continue to whisk constantly. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases. Continue to stir while adding
- 2
the dry mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Stir in the 3 cups of Cheddar until it melts.
- 3
Pour the cheese sauce over the noodles and add to a 3 quart casserole dish.
- 4
Sprinkle the chips, bacon and Parmesan on top and bake for 35 minutes.
notes
I also add little bit of lawry's season salt and garlic powder. (little goes a long way!)
Source: kate
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