Mac and Cheese
Nancy
ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 c. bread crumbs
- 5 1/2 c. milk
- 1/2 c. flour
- 2 t. salt
- 1/4 t. nutmeg
- 1/4 t. black pepper
- 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
- 6 c. grated cheese (use a mix of your
- choice/cheddar, colby, monterey jack, gruyere,
- etc.)
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
directions
- 1
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 3 quart casserole dish. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat the milk. Melt 6 T. of butter in a medium pot or high-sided skillet over medium heat; when the butter bubbles add the flour. Cook, stirring one minute.
- 2
Slowly pour in the hot milk while whisking. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 4 1/2 c. off cheese.
- 3
Cook the macaroni 2 to 3 minutes less than the package directions. Transfer the macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 c. of cheese over the top. Scatter the bread crumbs over the top. Bake until bubbly and browned on top.
Source: Favorite Comfort Foods M.S.
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