THREE-CHEESE MACARONI
This homemade version of the noodle favorite will make you forget about the boxed orange variety. A sauce made with three kinds of cheeses and a crunchy breadcrumb topping really separate this mac and cheese from its store-bought counterparts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 10 mini (1 cup) pie plates or a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Warm milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Meanwhile, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Cook until butter is bubbling. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour warm milk into butter mixture, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 3 cups cheddar, 1 cup Gruyere, 1 cup fontina, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the nutmeg, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and transfer pasta to cheese sauce. Stir to coat. Divide mixture among mini pie plates or transfer to baking dish. Scatter remaining cup cheddar, 1/2 cup Gruyere, and 1/2 cup fontina over top, and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs. Bake until cheese is melted and pasta is warmed through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a success. It's a great go-to recipe for a quick and easy meal.
Maria Francesca Palermo
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroni and cheese turned out really dry. The cheese sauce was too thick and the macaroni was overcooked.
Jana&Hala's life
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful.
Tanyaradzwa Mafigu
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Shane Robinson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the macaroni and cheese turned out perfectly. It was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked al dente.
Sallu Op
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The macaroni and cheese was a hit with my kids and it was ready in no time.
SK BEATS MUSiC
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was surprisingly good! The cheese sauce was really flavorful and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.
Yaneth Fraire
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could use some more seasoning, like maybe some garlic or paprika.
Hmmad Khan
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it and it's so easy to make.
yohannes samule
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy. I added some extra black pepper and garlic powder to taste, and it was perfect.