CHEESEMONGER'S MAC AND CHEESE
Cheddar, Gruyère, and Brie help push this over the top. Use local, artisan-style cheeses, if you can.
Provided by Kate Jennings
Categories Milk/Cream Cheese Pasta Side Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all cheeses. Set aside 1 cup for topping; cover and chill. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until mixture turns golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add thyme and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until thickened and smooth, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add cheeses from large bowl. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; toss. Stir until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender but firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Pour cheese sauce over; toss. Divide among eight 1 1/4-cup custard cups. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Place cups on rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil; chill. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon cream. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle partially baked chilled or just assembled cups with breadcrumbs. Bake pasta until beginning to bubble and tops are golden, about 20 minutes.
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clement masila
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ray Jafar Ali
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy and the perfect comfort food.
Wai Lay
[email protected]I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Amerigo Hills
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so good! The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Krishna Shrestha
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Borna Khatun
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, just the way I like it. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
sav aliana
[email protected]This mac and cheese recipe is the best I've ever tasted! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful and the cheese is gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.