CHARMIE'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
This recipe came about after making mac and cheese for my kids over the years and whittling down several recipes to fit our likes. It's gooey goodness, without being too greasy, with a nice crunchy top. You can use macaroni noodles or any tube shaped pasta. I love it with small rigatoni pasta.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- In a small skillet melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and saute for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large pot or dutch oven, melt remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Add flour, salt, mustard and pepper whisking together for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Turn heat off and very slowly whisk in milk, and then hot sauce (if using).
- Turn heat back on to medium and cook, whisking frequently, until thick and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar and jack cheeses (reserving a small amount).
- Add the cooked pasta (this is why you need a large pot) and stir to combine.
- Pour into a greased 13x9 pan. Top with remaining grated cheese and then with reserved bread crumb topping.
- Bake at 375º for 25 to 30 minutes.
- If you want it extra crunchy, run under broiler for just a few minutes.
- Let set for 10 minutes or so before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.1, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 100.7, Sodium 1116, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 28.5
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