BEST MACARONI & CHEESE!

Best Macaroni & Cheese! image

Provided by Algiers

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

Bring one gallon of water to a boil and add a splash of olive oil and 1 tbls. salt.
Cook the pasta until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain.
Melt butter in a pan and stir in flour and cook for a few minutes.
Heat milk until hot and slowly add to the roux (butter and flour).
Add the rest of the ingredients except bread crumbs and ½ cup of the cheese.
Spread in greased 13 x 9 pan and sprinkle on remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
Bake at 375° F for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.7, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 959, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.1