CLASSIC MACARONI AND CHEESE FROM FINE COOKING
This is best assembled ahead. Pasta will soak up sauce. Sprinkle on crumbs just before baking. A wonderful version of a classic dish.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees and butter 9x13" baking dish.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions just until tender and drain well.
- Melt 12 tablespoons of butter in a heavy-based medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, onion, bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns; reduce heat to medium low and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Slowly whisk the milk into rux until smooth and blended. Raise heat to medium-high; whisk constantly until mixture boils. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Lower heat and continue simmering for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Strain sauce into a large bowl, removing the onion, herbs, and peppercorns. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Toss pasta with cheese sauce and pour mixture into baking dish.
- Melt last 2 tablespoons butter and toss with breadcrumbs. Spread the buttered curmbs over casserole. Bake until sizzling and lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Cover with foil is browns too quickly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1205.8, Fat 72.7, SaturatedFat 44.8, Cholesterol 208.2, Sodium 947.7, Carbohydrate 89.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 13.4, Protein 48.1
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Dulanja Nirmal
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet incredibly delicious. The combination of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses creates a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the macaroni perfectly. I also love the addi
Javeed Akhter
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of breadcrumbs, which gives the dish a nice crunchy texture
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I decided to give this recipe a try because it looked so good. I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of breadcrumbs,
Loata Talemaitonga
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet incredibly delicious. The combination of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses creates a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the macaroni perfectly. I also love the addi
janzeb ali
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of breadcrumbs, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I wi
Dharshigan Dharshi
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of breadcrumbs, which gives the dish a nice crunchy texture
Ambrosia Golphin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I decided to give this recipe a try because it looked so good. I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of breadcrumbs,
Nika kenchoshvili
[email protected]I was looking for a macaroni and cheese recipe that was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. It was so easy to make and the results were delicious! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni
Francesco Spaccamonte
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet incredibly delicious. The combination of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses creates a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the macaroni perfectly. I also love the addi
Richard Murillo
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of breadcrumbs, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will de
waseem zardari
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked just right. I also liked the addition of breadcrumbs, which gave the dish a nice texture. I will definitely b
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[email protected]I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect combination of creamy and cheesy, with a slight crunch from the breadcrumbs. I also love that it's so easy to make. I can have it on the
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[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet incredibly delicious. The combination of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses creates a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the macaroni perfectly. I also love the addi