Mac and Cheese
The ultimate baked mac and cheese recipe is creamy, cheesy, and comforting. It's a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni elbow macaroni or whatever shape you like
- 3 C whole milk
- 8 tbsp 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 C all-purpose flour
- 8 oz extra-sharp cheddar grated – reserve ~2oz for topping
- 6 oz swiss grated
- fresh ground black pepper
- salt
- fresh ground nutmeg just a little
- 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil pasta and undercook by about 2-3 mins according to the directions on the package. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don’t boil it. In a large pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Still whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth.
- Off the heat, add 6 oz Cheddar and 6oz of swiss, salt, pepper and nutmeg and stir till all of the cheese is melted. Add the cooked pasta and stir well. Place the mixture in a large, greased baking dish, or smaller individual servings if you want.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top along with your reserved 2oz of grated cheddar. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni and breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
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