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Macaroni and cheese

Truly decadent macaroni and cheese. 
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine European
Keyword cheese, macaroni
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 489kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • cups milk 1% - 2%
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • cups grated old cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 3 slices white bread

Instructions

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and add macaroni. Cook until tender, drain and rinse macaroni in a colander under cold water and set side.
  • In the same pot/saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter. When the butter begins to bubble add flour and whisk for 1 minute. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Add a pinch of salt, pepper and cayenne. Continue whisking for approx. 10 minutes until the mixture begins to bubble  and thickens. 
  • Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese, whisk until smooth. Hold back the mozzarella at this point. 
  • Prepare the bread topping by removing the crust from the bread. Cut the bread into ½" cubes. and put in a small bowl. Melt 2 tbsp butter and gently toss with the cubed bread.
  • Toss the pasta with the cheese sauce until combined. Pour the mixture into a buttered 2 quart casserole dish. Add grated mozzarella to the top of the mixture. Top with the cubed bread and butter.
  • Bake at 350℉ for 30 minutes. Until top is beginning to brown.