MRS. KOSTYRA'S MAC AND CHEESE

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Martha was fond of her grandmother's unusual mac n' cheese, which included tomato soup and sour cream. In this version, Martha and her mom give it a more traditional spin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for baking dish
3 cups milk
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for water
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 cups grated white cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1 pound elbow macaroni
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish; set aside.
  • Warm the milk and tomato paste in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese; set the cheese sauce aside.
  • Cover a large pot of salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain well in a colander. Stir macaroni into reserved cheese sauce.
  • Pour mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, and dot with butter. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Serve hot with sour cream, if desired.

Teddy Crystal
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Yasmeen Jani
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The cheese sauce is rich and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Basit Dawar
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I made this mac and cheese for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Daniel Sternicki
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This mac and cheese was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The cheese sauce was very rich and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch.


Nirmala Sherpa
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Mushfiq Tabanie
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This mac and cheese was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashal Abbas
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was rich and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kim Kelly
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This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Araz phone
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The mac and cheese was amazing! The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Madalyn Sallee
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Ricch Govana
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This mac and cheese was a hit! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the breadcrumb topping. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.