MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Pasta     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Cheddar     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For topping
1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 cups panko (coarse Japanese bread crumbs) or 3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 6 slices firm white sandwich bread)
1/4 pound coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
For macaroni and sauce
1 stick unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups whole milk
1 pound coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (6 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 pound elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Make topping:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
  • Melt butter, then stir together with panko and topping cheeses in a bowl until combined well.
  • Make sauce:
  • Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in flour. Cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes, then whisk in milk. Bring sauce to a boil, whisking constantly, then simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in cheeses, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Remove from heat and cover surface of sauce with wax paper.
  • Make Macaroni:
  • Cook macaroni in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain macaroni in a colander. Stir together macaroni, reserved cooking water, and sauce in a large bowl. Transfer to 2 buttered 2-quart shallow baking dishes.
  • Sprinkle topping evenly over macaroni and bake until golden and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

Samuel Lloyd
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I've made this macaroni and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Tayyab Nohri
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever had. It's so cheesy and flavorful.


Rifat Hossen
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Raja Sharjeel
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The macaroni and cheese is so creamy and flavorful.


J-bosco Sakatan
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I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. I was surprised at how good it was!


Adesewa Ajoke
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This is my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nathan Keghter Igber
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I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


MARIAJOSE CHONG
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I love that this recipe uses a roux to make the cheese sauce. It makes the sauce so smooth and creamy.


Ekbal Hossain
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Kaweesi
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I've made this macaroni and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Adelove Tobby
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This recipe is a great base for macaroni and cheese. I like to add different cheeses and spices to it to make it my own.


Retu Kanome
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Riazul islam
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I added some crumbled bacon to my macaroni and cheese and it was amazing! It added a smoky flavor that took the dish to the next level.


Pahadigaming 098
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I love that this recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese. It gives the macaroni and cheese a nice tangy flavor.


Rai Yasir
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This recipe is a keeper! I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


subel islam
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I made this macaroni and cheese for my family last night and it was a hit! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Geoffrey R Harris
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet so delicious and comforting. I love that it can be customized with different cheeses and add-ins, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.


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