BABYSITTER'S MAC AND CHEESE
Hey, it's Doug. My babysitter Ellen doesn't let me play drums after 9 p.m., which I personally don't think is fair. 9 p.m.? Come on! Right? What am I, a child? I am a man. A full-grown man. Even though my drum curfew is . . . absurdly outrageous . . . my babysitter can actually be pretty cool sometimes. Overall, I would say that I like her. She watches TV with me. All of the History Channel shows that Claire won't watch . . . like Car Traders and Appalachian Bandits. And she makes me this macaroni and cheese that is, honestly: so, so, so, so, so, so, so good. So good. So, so good. It's all I ever want to eat for the rest of my life. And I hope I live to be, like two hundred--that's how much of this macaroni and cheese I want to eat.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and generously butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the foam subsides, add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Add the half-and-half, whisking, and cook over moderate heat until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add half of the cheddar and half of the Colby-Jack and cook over low heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted. Off the heat, stir in the mustard and paprika.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well, shaking out any excess water. Return the pasta to the pot along with the cheese sauce and the remaining cheese; stir until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish in an even layer. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the macaroni and bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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[email protected]This mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover cheese.
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[email protected]I love that this mac and cheese can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Abubakar Life In China
[email protected]This is the perfect mac and cheese recipe for a cozy night in.
UMaR QaZi
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a keeper.
Frank Dave
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this mac and cheese again.
Micheal Ajah
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried.
Mell Bernard
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Sisipho Giyose
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so cheesy and flavorful. I love the addition of the bacon and chives.
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[email protected]I love how easy this mac and cheese is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Cayden Oliver
[email protected]This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
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[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two helpings.
Cabdirsaaq Shuceyb
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so good, I could eat it every day!