Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, From Scratch, with a Crispy Topping! Easy To Make! Just like Mom’s! Simple and Delicious Classic Mac & Cheese! A Perfect Comfort Food Recipe or Side Dish!
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Recipe by: Diane Kometa
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Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups dry elbow macaroni – cooked al dente (7-10 minutes) and drained – do not rinse
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4Tbs. flour
- 4 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- 1 ½ tsp. dry mustard
- ½ tsp. fresh grated nutmeg – approximately or to taste
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 lb. extra sharp cheddar cheese – shredded – about 4 cups – reserve ½ cup
- Topping: If you like it extra crispy on top like I do, double the topping ingredients.
- 1 ½ Tbs. fresh grated parmesan cheese – >doubled = 3Tbs.
- 1 ½ Tbs. bread crumbs – >doubled = 3 Tbs.
- 2 Tbs. panko Japanese bread crumbs –> doubled = ¼ cup
- 1 ½ Tbs. melted unsalted butter –> doubled = 3 Tbs.
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter or grease a 13×9 baking dish. Set aside.
- Combine the milk and cream in a large glass or microwave safe measuring cup with a spout and heat in the microwave until hot. Set aside. As an option, add the milk and cream to a pot, over medium heat on the stove, stirring until hot. Set aside.
- Melt 4 Tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook and whisk for about 2 minutes. Mixture will be smooth and bubbly. Add the dry mustard, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly pour in half of the hot milk and cream. Whisk well to incorporate. Once smooth and well combined, pour in the rest of the milk and whisk to thoroughly combine. Continue to cook and whisk until mixture begins to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
- To the pot, add 3 ½ cups of the cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy and cheese is melted. Briefly return the pot to the heat, if necessary, to melt cheese. Off the heat, add the macaroni. Stir well to coat macaroni thoroughly. Pour macaroni into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a bowl, thoroughly combine the topping ingredients with a fork. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top of macaroni. Top with remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Bake for about 20-30 minutes or until bubbly and top is light golden brown. If you like it extra crispy on top, pop it under the broiler for about a minute or two. Cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy! Recipe by: Diane Kometa
- Note: In the video I made a half recipe and used an 11×7 casserole dish. I cooked it for about 20 minutes and popped it under the broiler for about a minute.
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