CRUSTY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
I happen to love a "crusty" top on my Baked Macaroni and Cheese, so came up with the following variation as an alternative to the "creamy" variety. I use Ziti or Rigatoni, instead of elbow macaroni, for a chewier texture. I also do one layer of the pasta and the cheese in as large a shallow casserole (glass, ceramic, rectangular metal pan) as needed, to get as much "cheese crust" as possible. You can easily double, triple, etc. the recipe, in which case I do two layers of macaroni with butter and cheese over each layer.
Provided by NYTX29
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 400ºF.
- Boil pasta al dente.
- Drain and put the pasta in one layer in a large shallow casserole.
- Whisk the milk and flour until well blended. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the milk & flour mixture over the pasta.
- Dot the butter all over the pasta.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the pasta to cover it fully.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until top is browned and crusty.
- If desired, after about 20 minutes, you can put the casserole under the broiler to brown the top faster.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.5, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 143, Sodium 729.4, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 34.6
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Justin Lewis
[email protected]This is a classic macaroni and cheese recipe that everyone will love.
Ralepelle Molepo
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time.
Qamar Iqbal
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a potluck or family gathering.
Shah Sayel Ahmed
[email protected]I added some cooked bacon to this recipe and it was delicious.
Likerboy Sumon
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese.
Nazeer Shaaib
[email protected]I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
MD Al amin Islam
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Usman Maken
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the crusty topping contrasts with the creamy interior.
Princezz Sh
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Livhu Mukwevho
[email protected]I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for and it still turned out great.
Javannie Morris
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out perfect. The crusty topping was the perfect touch.
Davide Garberi
[email protected]I've never been a fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe is amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mason Joshua Pollard
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Rafiq Dahar
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's creamy, cheesy, and has the perfect amount of crunch from the crusty topping.
Sem Dema
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!
Freya Burgess
[email protected]This was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the dish a nice bite.
Glowie
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the crusty topping adds a nice crunch.
Urmila Rai
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.
Amber Edge
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The crusty topping was the perfect contrast to the creamy interior. I will definitely be making this again.